🍨 Butterscotch Caramel Chip Ice Cream

About a week ago, I had some raw milk that my mom gave me that I needed to use up. I was trying to think of something a little different and creative we could make—and one thing I hadn’t tried yet was flavoring the milk for ice cream. I’ve always loved that rich, buttery flavor, so I thought… why not a butterscotch caramel?

And let me just say—it turned out so good. I made homemade fresh milled wheat vanilla ice cream cones to go with it, and the combination was absolutely amazing. This is definitely one of those recipes that feels like a treat in every way. My husband and I always enjoy making ice cream together, and it’s honestly one of my favorite desserts.

To be honest, I’ve never been a big “sweets” person—I usually lean more toward savory. But when I do want something sweet, I like it to be light and not overly heavy. And this one definitely does the trick. It’s creamy, smooth, and perfectly sweet with that little buttery caramel touch.

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🥣 Ingredients

Ice Cream Base:

    •    3 ½ cups raw milk

    •    1 cup coconut cream milk

    •    1 ½ tablespoons vanilla extract

    •    ⅔ cup maple syrup

Caramel Sauce:

    •    ⅓ cup coconut cream milk

    •    1 teaspoon butterscotch flavor

    •    1 tablespoon vanilla

    •    ½ cup coconut sugar

    •    ½ teaspoon salt

    •    1 ½ tablespoons dairy-free butter

Mix-ins:

    •    ¾ cup chocolate chips, roughly chopped

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🍯 Instructions

    1.    Make the caramel sauce:

In a small saucepan, combine the coconut cream milk, coconut sugar, and salt over medium heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves and the mixture thickens slightly. Remove from heat, then stir in the butterscotch flavor, vanilla, and dairy-free butter. Let it cool to room temperature.

    2.    Prepare the ice cream base:

In a large bowl, whisk together the raw milk, coconut cream milk, vanilla extract, and maple syrup. Pour into your ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s directions.

    3.    Add the caramel:

When the ice cream is almost done churning, slowly drizzle in about half (or a little more) of the cooled caramel sauce. Save the rest for topping later.

    4.    Add the chocolate chips:

Roughly chop your chocolate chips and fold them into the ice cream after adding the caramel.

    5.    Serve & enjoy:

Scoop into bowls or cones, drizzle with extra caramel, and sprinkle a few of those chopped chocolate chips on top.

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There’s just something special about homemade ice cream—the process, the taste, and the memories that come with it. And if you’re anything like me and you love using simple, real ingredients, this one is definitely worth making.

Some of the best recipes are born from trying something new, so don’t be afraid to experiment a little and make it your own! 💛