Ingredients and Weight:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup dark rum
- 1 cup raisins
- 2 cups half-and-half
- 2 cups heavy cream
Preparation Time:
15 minutes
Cooking Time:
0 minutes (plus time to freeze)
Difficulty Level:
1 (Easy)
Preparation Method Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla and rum.
- Drain the raisins and add them to the bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the half-and-half and heavy cream.
- Gradually add the cream mixture to the butter mixture, beating until well blended.
- Freeze the ice cream mixture for at least 4 hours, or until firm.
- Serve the ice cream and enjoy.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 250 per serving
- Fat: 15 grams
- Protein: 5 grams
- Carbohydrates: 25 grams
Dish Characteristics:
- Rich and creamy
- Boozy and flavorful
- Perfect for a special occasion
User Comments:
- "This ice cream is absolutely delicious! It's the perfect balance of sweet and boozy."
- "I love the addition of raisins. They add a nice texture and flavor contrast."
- "This ice cream is so easy to make. I'll definitely be making it again soon."
- "I served this ice cream at a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it."
- "I highly recommend this ice cream. It's a great way to treat yourself or your guests."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Make sure the ice cream maker is frozen before you start churning the ice cream.
- If you don't have an ice cream maker, you can freeze the ice cream mixture in a freezer-safe container and stir it every 30 minutes until firm.
- You can use any type of raisins you like. Golden raisins or black raisins would also be good in this recipe.
- To make a non-alcoholic version of this ice cream, omit the rum.
- This ice cream can be stored in the freezer for up to 2 weeks.
