Butterscotch Ice Cream Recipe

Eggless and no churn butter scotch ice cream is super easy to make and no ice cream maker needed. Delicious, creamy and intensely flavored with Indian butterscotch essence, this ice cream topped with crunchy bits of butterscotch is just what you need on a hot summer day.

Indian butterscotch is a delicious confectionary made of brown sugar and butter. You will find sauce, spread and essence for this flavor very widely in Indian stores. This ice cream uses the essence so it is super easy to make.

This post will help you make super easy, creamy, rich and delicious butterscotch ice cream at home without eggs or an ice cream maker. You need just 20 minutes hands on time for this.

Here is my step by step recipe with video, tips and tricks to make best ice cream at home.

About This Recipe

Butterscotch ice cream is one of the delicious and popular Indian ice creams. It is flavored with butterscotch sauce or essence and often has crunchy praline studded all over.

This crunchy ice cream is very popular in India in all the well known ice cream parlors. Butterscotch in India is especially different from other parts of the world. In India it is a confectionery made with brown sugar and butter and not a variety of alcohol.

Whenever I have ice cream at parlors this is my go to flavor. The flavor and taste of this ice cream along with the crunchy praline is a delight absolutely.

I am sure this is a favorite flavor among most of you too. Now what if I said making this recipe at home is a child’s play and just easy?

You just need 6 ingredients and 10 minutes to whip up the ice cream base. It is a no cook, churn ice cream without eggs.

You can freeze this ice cream for a month in freezer. This Butterscotch Ice Cream is

Easy recipe that needs just 6 ingredients

No cook, no churn

100% vegetarian, no eggs

So rich, creamy and delicious

Kids will just love it.

Why This Recipe Works

Making traditional butterscotch ice cream requires making butter scotch sauce. What could be done if making this sauce is not feasible to you, then you can use store bought butterscotch essence just like I have did here. As we are using essence and chips here, this is an easy no cook butterscotch ice cream.

This ice cream is so rich, creamy and a real treat for all ice cream lovers.

The ice cream also has some crushed praline added to it. Praline is also a confectionery made with sugar. It is used as topping in desserts especially ice creams. The specialty of butterscotch ice cream is this praline.

While making praline at home is very easy yet it does need some time for it to set. So if you are in a hurry it is better to use butterscotch chips readily available. I have made praline at home for cakes and ice creams but this time I used butterscotch chips.

Making homemade butterscotch ice cream with this recipe is really easy. It is a no cook and no churn ice cream also. Just mix in the flavors, whip the cream, fold and set 🙂 Look for Indian butterscotch essence in stores.

If you have an ice cream maker or attachment from Kitchen aid, you can use it to churn this ice cream too.

Now let’s get into the recipe shall we 🙂 Here is the breakdown of ingredients

Ingredients

This easy and eggless butterscotch ice cream needs the following ingredients.

Cream– The base of this no churn ice cream is cream and condensed milk. You can use any variety of cream here. I have used Amul whipping cream for this recipe but you can use heavy cream, double cream too. If only low fat cream is available you can use it too. See my notes on how to whip low fat cream.

Condensed milk– The sweetened condensed milk lends a wonderful creamy texture and rich texture to this ice cream along with lending sweetness. I always use a full 400 grams or 14 ounces can for 2.5 cups cream. If you prefer less sweet ice cream you can use 3/4 can of condensed milk too.

Milk Powder– It is an optional ingredient that I add in this ice cream for richness and flavor. If you don’t have skip it.

Indian Butterscotch essence- Look for Indian style butterscotch essence for this recipe. Indian ones are different from the butterscotch available in the USA or UK. If you have the sauce you can use it as well. You will need 3-4 tablespoons sauce.

Color– Store bought butterscotch ice cream is in bright yellow color due to the addition of food coloring. Here I have used a pinch of turmeric powder for mild color. You can also use few saffron strands.

Praline or butterscotch chips– These are swirled in the ice c ream mixture to add a wonderful crunchy texture to otherwise smooth and creamy ice cream. You can use 1 cup crushed praline or readymade butterscotch chips available in baking section. To make praline I have shared a quick recipe below.

Quick Praline Recipe

Praline are basically a confection made of sugar and nuts. It is prepared with dark brown sugar or regular sugar and chopped nuts. It can be stored for 2 weeks and used as required. Praline is used as cake topping, for swirling in ice creams etc.

The main attraction of Indian butterscotch ice cream is the praline swirled in it. Here is how to make it easily at home.

• Grease a parchment sheet with some butter and set aside.
• Now add 3/4 cup sugar to a thick pan and start heating.
• Do not stir the sugar yet.
• Just keep swirling the pan and continue to cook. once the sugar begins to melt continue to cook in lowest flame.
• Once the sugar is completely melted and turns into light amber color add 1 tablespoon butter and remove from flame. Mix the butter throughout.
• Add 1/4 cup chopped nuts and mix well. Transfer to the greased sheet and let it set. Once set the praline slides of easily. Break and use as required. To add praline in butterscotch ice cream recipe just crush about 1 cup praline and use instead of chips.

How To Make Butterscotch Ice Cream

1. Before beginning with the recipe chill a large mixing bowl and whisk attachments of the hand mixer in freezer for 1 hour.

2. Combine condensed milk, milk powder, turmeric powder or yellow food color in a clean bowl and whisk well.

Mix well.

Now take 2 cup whipping cream in the chilled bowl. Start whipping from low speed to high speed.

Whip until stiff peaks are formed. You can also use low fat cream. If you are adding low fat cream add 1 tablespoon icing sugar as you whip the cream.

4. Next gently fold the condensed milk mixture into the whipped cream.

Fold gently without deflating the peaks.

5. Add in the butterscotch chips and fold again. If you are using praline add 1 cup crushed praline instead of chips.

Finally transfer ice cream mixture into a airtight container and freeze.

Freeze for 8-12 hours.

Scoop and serve as required.

Churning Using An Ice Cream Maker

Prepare the ice cream mixture as mentioned in the recipe. Transfer to a large bowl, cover and chill in the refrigerator for 5-6 hours. Transfer this chilled ice cream mixture to ice cream maker and churn according to manufacturer’s instructions.

Pro Tips

Cream– Ideally we will need whipping cream for making ice creams. If it is not available you go for low fat fresh cream or heavy cream too. If you are using low fat cream make sure to chill the cream thoroughly before whipping. Also freeze the beater hands and bowl very well. In hot and humid weather you can whip the cream over an ice bath too.

Milk powder is added for richness and flavor. It lends a nice flavor too.

Essence– The store bought essence is very concentrated and you need only 1 teaspoon of it for butterscotch flavor. If you add more it will lend a bitter and very strong after taste.

Color– the color of the butterscotch ice cream available in stores is bright yellow. Store bought ice creams have yellow food color but here I have added a pinch of turmeric powder. For brighter color you can add some saffron strands or few drops of yellow color.

Praline or butterscotch chips add the much needed crunch to this ice cream. Instead of praline you can try candied pecan bits, crushed roasted almonds, pistachios, candied fruits too.

Storing – After whipping and folding the ice cream mixture, transfer ice cream to an airtight container and store in deep freezer. Do not store it in freezer door. Also make sure to store it deep inside so that there will be less temperature fluctuations.

Frequently Asked Questions

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