Dr Pepper ice cream is a delightful blend of classic soda and creamy dessert, delivering a nostalgic, refreshing flavor. The spicy‑sweet notes of Dr Pepper marry well with a rich base made from heavy cream and sweetened condensed milk. This simple homemade ice cream highlights contrast—the soda’s distinctive flavor and light effervescence against a smooth, velvety texture.
6 Weight Watchers per serving
This recipe is perfect for warm days when you want something sweet but not fussy to prepare.
The method is straightforward and requires only a few cold ingredients and basic kitchen tools. There’s no ice cream maker needed—whipping the cream and folding it into the soda‑and‑condensed milk mixture creates a luxuriously smooth base that freezes into a soft, scoopable treat.
Heavy cream gives the ice cream a rich mouthfeel, while sweetened condensed milk adds sweetness and body that balance the Dr Pepper flavor. The soda contributes its signature aromatic profile and a hint of fizz that lightens the overall texture. Once frozen, the result is creamy and refreshing—an enjoyable dessert for summer afternoons, backyard gatherings, or a nostalgic treat for soda fans. Serve in cones, bowls, or use scoops to create a float for an extra playful twist.
Ingredients :
1½ cups Heavy cream, cold
1 cup Condensed milk, cold
½ cup Dr Pepper soda, cold
½ tsp Vanilla extract
A pinch of salt
How to make Dr Pepper ice cream :
Step 1. Place two mixing bowls and a whisk in the freezer for 10–15 minutes to chill.
Step 2. In a cold mixing bowl, combine the Dr Pepper and condensed milk. Whisk until smooth and slightly frothy.
Step 3. In the second chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream with the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt until soft peaks form.
Step 4. Gently fold the whipped cream into the Dr Pepper and condensed milk mixture until fully combined, keeping the mixture light and airy.
Step 5. Transfer the mixture to a freezer‑safe container, cover, and freeze for at least 4 hours, or until firm.
Step 6. Scoop and serve. Enjoy straight, on a cone, or as part of a float.
Dr. Pepper ice cream
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Ingredients
- 1½ cups Heavy cream cold
- 1 cup Condensed milk cold
- ½ cup Dr Pepper soda cold
- ½ tsp Vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
Method
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Freeze two mixing bowls and a whisk in advance.
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In a cold bowl, mix the Dr Pepper and condensed milk until smooth.
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In the second chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream with vanilla and a pinch of salt to soft peaks.
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Fold the whipped cream into the soda mixture gently to keep it airy.
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Transfer to a container and freeze at least 4 hours, then serve.