If you're looking for a new frozen taste sensation that will knock your socks off, look no further. This unbelievably delicious No-Churn Roasted Sweet Corn Ice Cream will do just that!
Are you rubbing your eyes in disbelief and trying to wrap your head around this ice cream flavor combination?
You'll just have to trust me on this one when I tell you this No-Churn Roasted Sweet Corn Ice Cream is simply the BEST ice cream I've ever made, (or even tasted) in a very long time!!!
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- The ingredient list:
- Kitchen tools and equipment needed:
- How this recipe came to be:
- Why this recipe works?
- Plan ahead for success:
- Is the butterscotch schnapps necessary for this recipe?
- How long will it take to make this no-churn ice cream from start to finish:
- How to make no-churn sweet corn ice cream:
- Additional ice cream recipes:
- Printable Recipe Card
- No-Churn Roasted Sweet Corn Ice Cream
- Please comment if you've made this recipe.
The ingredient list:
- fresh corn on the cob, roasted
- heavy cream
- sweetened condensed milk
- salt
- butternut schnapps
- vanilla extract
Kitchen tools and equipment needed:
- large mixing bowl
- medium mixing bowl
- hand mixer or stand mixer
- baking sheet
- parchment paper or aluminum foil
- corn stripper, or chef's knife
- cutting board
- measuring cups and spoons
- heavy bottom saucepan
- plastic wrap
- ice cream container or loaf pan
- ice cream scoop
This recipe was originally shared in 2016. This post has been updated with additional information, including a recipe card, but the recipe itself has remained completely unchanged.
How this recipe came to be:
As we all know, summertime is sweet corn time. I don't know anyone who doesn't enjoy digging into a roasted ear of corn that's dripping with butter!
Since sweet corn is naturally full of sugar, I thought it would be fun to roast a few ears and then pair it with some rich, heavy cream, a can of sweetened condensed milk, a splash (or two) of buttery butterscotch schnapps, and a touch of vanilla.
In the words of the great Ina Garten (The Barefoot Contessa) "How bad can that be?"
Why this recipe works?
No-Churn Sweet Corn Butterscotch Ice Cream is perfect to serve all during the summer months when sweet corn is at its peak of freshness.
And since making it doesn't require an ice cream maker, anyone at all can make and serve this delicious ice cream whenever the mood strikes, and the sweet corn is calling your name. I'm all ears! 🙂 Corny humor!
I served mine last night to family and friends that we had over for dinner. At first, you could see that they were all a bit leery about what I was trying to feed them, but after the first spoonful, I had everyone commenting that this may be their new favorite ice cream flavor! SCORE!
Plan ahead for success:
*Note - Making this ice cream is very easy and doesn't require any special skills.
However, it does take time to infuse the cream with the corn cobs, and it does take a good bit of time for the chilling of the ingredients, and the freezing of the ice cream until it's ready to serve.
It's best to plan on making this ice cream the day before you plan on serving it.
Is the butterscotch schnapps necessary for this recipe?
Yes, and no.
It definitely can be made without the butterscotch schnapps, if desired.
However, adding the butterscotch alcohol will make for a smoother ice cream with a sublet additional depth of flavor that takes this no-churn ice cream flavor from good to great!
Naturally, if you're making this ice cream for children, leave out the alcohol entirely! I guarantee the flavor will still be utterly delicious!
How long will it take to make this no-churn ice cream from start to finish:
Approximately 5 - 6 hours but most of this time is "hands-off" time.
Here is the breakdown:
The roasting of the corn will take about 45 minutes. Then there's the cooking time until the kernels can be stripped from the cob.
Infusing the heavy cream will take an additional 15 minutes, and then there's the cooling time for the cream before the ice cream can be made.
Once the ingredients are prepped and ready the process of making the ice cream will only take like 10 minutes, but it's not ready quite yet...
Pour the ice cream into the freezing container and freeze for a minimum of 4 hours and then you're ready to serve.
How to make no-churn sweet corn ice cream:
- Shuck 4 ears of corn.
- Place them on a baking sheet and roast in a 375-degree oven for 40-45 minutes.
- Cool and remove the kernels to a bowl and add a pinch of salt.
- Break two cobs in half, and discard the other two.
- Place the two broken cobs into a medium saucepan along with heavy cream.
- Bring the mixture to a very low simmer, over low heat (do not boil), and allow the corn cobs to steep in the heavy cream for approximately 15 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and add butter.
- Remove the corn cobs from the pot and discard them.
- Cool the cream mixture and then refrigerate the cream and the corn kernels for at least 2 hours (or overnight).
- When the the cream is fully cooled, whip with a stand mixer fitted with the whip attachment or hand mixer until stiff peaks form.
- In a large bowl, stir together the sweetened condensed milk and butternut schnapps.
- Add the whipped cream into the sweetened condensed milk and gently fold the ingredients until fully incorporated.
- Gently stir the cooled corn kernels into the ice cream mixture.
- Pour the ice cream mixture into a 9" x 5" loaf pan and freeze for at least 4 hours or until firm.
- Serve and enjoy!
Additional ice cream recipes:
For more delicious no-churn ice cream recipes, check out these 18 No-Churn Ice Cream recipes for every celebration from Brit & Co.
OR visit this Incredible Ice Cream Recipe Roundup with over 100 delicious ice cream recipes you're sure to love.
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Printable Recipe Card
No-Churn Roasted Sweet Corn Ice Cream
Ingredients
- 4 ears sweet corn shucked and silks removed
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon butter
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons butterscotch schnapps optional
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 can 15 ounces sweetened condensed milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Place the shucked ears of corn on a baking sheet and roast in a preheated oven for 40-45 minutes.
- Remove the corn from the oven and cool until it's cool enough to handle.
- Using a sharp knife or corn stripper to remove all the kernels from the corn and place in a bowl. Stir the salt into the kernels and place in the refrigerator to chill.
- Break two of the corn cobs (kernels removed) in half and place them in a medium saucepan.
- Add the heavy cream to the saucepan and bring the cream to a very low simmer over very low heat. Do NOT boil.
- After about 15 minutes, remove the pan from the heat and add the butter to the pot.
- Allow the cream to cool and remove the corn cobs. Discard the cobs.
- Refrigerate the corn infused cream for at least 2 hours, or overnight is best.
- Once chilled, whip the cold cream in the bowl of a stand mixer, or with a hand mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form (being careful not to overbeat the cream).
- Meanwhile, add the sweetened condensed milk to a large bowl.
- Stir the butterscotch schnapps (optional) and vanilla extract to the sweetened milk and stir to combine.
- Gently fold the whipped corn cream into the sweetened milk mixture until thoroughly combined.
- Gently stir in the corn kernels.
- Spoon the ice cream mixture into a 9" x 5" loaf pan and freeze at least 4 hours.
- Serve and enjoy!
Tools and equipment
- sharp knife or corn kernel stripper (to remove corn kernels)
- Baking sheet (for roasting corn)
- medium saucepan (for infusing the cream with the corn cobs)
- large bowl (for mixing the ice cream)
- medium bowl (for the corn kernels)
- stand mixer or hand mixer and another large bowl (for whipping the cream)
- tongs (for removing the cobs from the warm cream)
- wooden spoon or spatula (for stirring the ice cream)
- 9" x 5" loaf pan (for freezing the ice cream)
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Nutmeg Nanny says
I LOVE making ice cream in the summer (well, the winter too...haha) but I seriously love the available of fresh corn to make it, even more, summer. That little drizzle of schnapps in there takes it above and beyond!
Angie | Big Bear's Wife says
So, I've never had corn ice cream but I've heard great things about it! Also, I'm so excited that there is Butterscotch in this!!
Heather | All Roads Lead to the Kitchen says
I adore sweet corn ice cream...and butterscotch sounds like the PERFECT addition!
Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says
Oh. my. gosh.! I'm totally in awe at this flavor combination, Renee, it sounds absolutely amazing!! SO trying this!
Carolyn says
Nope, not rubbing my eyes in disbelief...if we can have caramel corn, why not this???
Jessica Formicola says
You are literally making me drool. This looks like one awesome ice cream!
Krista says
Now this is a combination I am going to have to try for myself!
christine says
Wow what a unique flavor profile! This is so far out of the box. Bravo!
Kelly @ Nosh and Nourish says
I love the corn and butterscotch combo!! So summery and delish. When can I come over? 🙂
Erin @ Dinners, Dishes, and Desserts says
This is such a unique flavor! I love all the flavors alone, going to have to try this and see. Butterscotch should definitely be used in more recipes!
mimi says
wow. this is quite intriguing! corn in ice cream?!! well I'll just have to try it!
Lauren Kelly Nutrition says
What a fabulous idea! Love these flavors!
Stephanie says
This is so creative and I love it! I am going to have to try it soon!
The Food Hunter says
This sounds amazing...I love trying new ice cream flavors.
Jocelyn (Grandbaby cakes) says
I' so in love with this unique flavor!
Amy Stafford says
Corn and butterscotch? I am so intrigued, I need to make this ASAP.
Jenn @ Peas and Crayons says
Thanks for the recipe Renee! I looooooove butterscotch and would adore this ice cream! Plus there's a veggie - score!