Rhubarb Swirl Ice Cream – Barefeet in the Kitchen

Creamy vanilla ice cream perfectly complements the tangy sweetness of rhubarb in this homemade rhubarb ice cream. A simple rhubarb sauce is swirled throughout each bite for a tantalizing and refreshing treat that combines the sweet creaminess of ice cream with the zesty allure of rhubarb.

What exactly is it about homemade ice cream that always tastes better than any other? Is it the fact we don’t have to leave the house to enjoy it?

Maybe it’s the nostalgia of churning ice cream on Grandma’s side porch that makes me smile, even though I very happily use an electric ice cream compressor to make ice cream now.

Whichever machine you choose to use (or not use) to make ice cream, I hope that you’ll love this rhubarb ice cream every bit as much as our family and friends do!

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Rhubarb Ice Cream

You’ll need the following ingredients to make this recipe:

• milk
• heavy cream
• sugar
• vanilla extract
• kosher salt
• rhubarb sauce (recipe below)

The most popular question I get is whether it’s possible to make ice cream without a machine. The answer is YES. You can make ice cream without a machine. Find the full directions here!

Rhubarb Sauce for Ice Cream

You’ll need these ingredients to make the sauce:

• rhubarb
• sugar
• water
• lemon juice

In a small saucepan, combine the rhubarb, sugar, water, and lemon juice over medium-high heat. Bring to a simmer and then reduce heat to medium.

Cook, while stirring frequently, until the rhubarb softens and the mixture has thickened, about 6-8 minutes. Cool completely.

Rhubarb Ice Cream Recipe

Whisk together the cream, milk, sugar, salt, vanilla extract, and vanilla extract. Pour into the ice cream machine and freeze according to the manufacturer’s directions.

Scoop the churned ice cream into a freezer container, adding a spoonful or two of the cold rhubarb sauce along with each scoop of the ice cream.

Swirl lightly with a knife and place in the freezer until ready to serve. Serve with remaining rhubarb sauce on top, if desired.

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