Ice Cream for Adults

As we get ready to say goodbye to 2013 and welcome in 2014, it’s time to look at what the future may hold in the world of ice cream. We are always about the ice cream here.

Let’s look at some trends that are on the rise in the ice cream business. It seems more and more, ice cream is growing up. We are seeing more adult-themed ice cream flavors.

When we say “adult-themed”, we do not mean anything X-rated. We’re talking more about the combination of adult beverages and ice cream.

You may be saying “How can ice cream freeze with the inclusion of alcohol?” One way to avoid that problem is, if you are planning to try and mix ice cream and alcohol, include gelatin, which will keep the alcohol from staying “too warm” to freeze. Again, this is only important if you are set on making sure the ice cream is for people 21 and older.

Here’s a breakdown for a recipe for White Russian ice cream:

½ cup milk
2 ½ cups heavy cream
½ sugar
4 egg yolks
1 packet of gelatin
¼ cold water
2/3 cup refrigerated vodka
2/3 cup refrigerated Kahlua

Here’s the way to bring that list of ingredients together for a grown-up dessert treat. Of course, there are other ways to enjoy ice cream flavors that were inspired by adult beverages. You just need to head to Praline’s. There you will find flavors like Rum Raisin, rum-flavored ice cream with rum-soaked raisins. Praline’s also has its own delicious version of White Russian ice cream. This version is made up of light coffee ice cream flavored with vodka and coffee liquor. You can also try seasonal flavors like Irish Cream. This ice cream is butter pecan-flavored ice cream blended with irish cream liquor.
These are just some examples of how grown-up flavors can bring out the kids in all of us when it comes to ice cream. Happy New Year!