Healthy Butterscotch Ice Cream made without refined sugar and cornflour. This creamy homemade ice cream uses rice flour and jaggery praline for a delicious guilt-free summer dessert.
About Butterscotch Ice Cream Recipe
Summer is incomplete without a scoop of creamy ice cream! If you’re looking for a healthier homemade alternative to store-bought ice cream, this Healthy Butterscotch Ice Cream is perfect for you. Made without refined sugar and cornflour, this delicious dessert gets its rich flavor from homemade jaggery praline and its creamy texture from a simple rice flour custard.
This recipe is easy to make and loved by both kids and adults. Want to read more about ice creams
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Why This Butterscotch Ice Cream Is Different
- No refined sugar
- No cornflour
- Natural Colour from Turmeric
- Made with desi khand and jaggery praline
- Rich, creamy and delicious
- Easy homemade dessert
- Perfect for summer
You may also like my other healthy ice creams –Lauki ice cream in 2 flavours, Almond and honey ice cream, Homemade spinach and kiwi ice cream
Ingredients
🥛 Milk
Milk forms the base of this ice cream and gives it a rich, creamy texture. It also provides protein, calcium, and essential nutrients. Using full-fat milk results in a creamier ice cream.
🌾 Rice Flour
Rice flour acts as a natural thickener in this recipe and replaces cornflour. It helps create a smooth, creamy consistency while keeping the recipe simple and wholesome.
🍯 Desi Khand
Desi khand is a less processed alternative to refined sugar. It adds sweetness along with a mild caramel-like flavor and retains some natural minerals that are lost during sugar refining.
✨ Turmeric Powder
A tiny pinch of turmeric gives the ice cream a beautiful natural golden-yellow color without using artificial food colors. The quantity is so small that it doesn’t affect the taste.
🥣 Whipping Cream
Whipping cream makes the ice cream rich, airy, and creamy. When whipped, it incorporates air into the mixture, resulting in a soft and smooth texture.
🍬 Butterscotch Essence
Butterscotch essence provides the classic buttery caramel flavor that makes butterscotch ice cream so delicious and recognizable.
🍯 Jaggery Praline
Jaggery praline is the star ingredient of this recipe. Made from jaggery and nuts, it adds a deep caramel-like flavor and delightful crunch in every bite. It gives the ice cream its signature butterscotch taste without using refined sugar.
Check video how to make jaggery praline
The combination of creamy milk, whipped cream, natural sweeteners, and crunchy jaggery praline creates a healthier version of classic butterscotch ice cream that both kids and adults can enjoy. 🍨✨
Equipment Needed
- Hand Mixer
- Mixing Bowl
- Silicone Spatula
- Freezer-Safe Container
How to Make Healthy Creamy Butterscotch Ice Cream
Step 1: Prepare the Milk Base
In a bowl, combine milk, desi khand and rice flour. Mix well until smooth and lump-free. Transfer the mixture to a pan and cook on low heat. Add turmeric powder for a natural butterscotch-like colour. Keep stirring continuously until the mixture thickens slightly. Switch off the flame and allow it to cool completely.
Step 2: Freeze and Whip
Transfer the cooled mixture to the freezer for 1-2 hours. Once slightly set, remove it from the freezer and whip until smooth, creamy and fluffy.
Set aside.
Step 3: Whip the Cream
In a separate bowl, add chilled whipping cream. Whip on low speed first. Once it begins to thicken, increase the speed to medium and whip until soft peaks form.
Step 4: Combine Everything
Add butterscotch essence and the prepared milk mixture to the whipped cream. Fold gently using a spatula. Whisk for a few seconds using a hand beater to combine evenly.
Step 5: Add Jaggery Praline
Add half of the jaggery praline to the mixture and gently fold it in. Reserve the remaining praline for topping and garnish.
Step 6: Freeze
Transfer the mixture into a freezer-safe container. Do not fill the container completely to the top. Cover and freeze for 6-7 hours or overnight until fully set.
Serving Suggestions
Scoop the ice cream into bowls or cones and sprinkle the reserved jaggery praline on top for extra crunch and flavour.
Expert Tips
- Whipping cream should be well chilled for best results.
- Do not overwhip the cream.
- Allow the milk mixture to cool completely before combining.
- Fold gently to retain air and keep the ice cream light.
- Freeze overnight for the creamiest texture.
- Use homemade jaggery praline for authentic butterscotch flavour.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make this ice cream without refined sugar?
Yes. This recipe uses desi khand and jaggery praline instead of refined sugar.
Why is rice flour used?
Rice flour acts as a natural thickener and replaces cornflour in the recipe.
How long can I store this ice cream?
Store in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 2 weeks.
Recipe Card
Healthy Butterscotch Ice Cream Recipe (No Refined Sugar, No Cornflour)
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups milk
- ¼ cup desi khand
- 3 tbsp rice flour
- 2 pinches turmeric powder
- 1.5 cups whipping cream melted and chilled
- 1 tsp butterscotch essence
- ½ cup jaggery praline
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Milk Base
- In a bowl, combine milk, desi khand and rice flour. Mix well until smooth and lump-free.
- Transfer the mixture to a pan and cook on low heat. Add turmeric powder for a natural butterscotch-like colour.
- Keep stirring continuously until the mixture thickens slightly.
- Switch off the flame and allow it to cool completely.
Step 2: Freeze and Whip
- Transfer the cooled mixture to the freezer for 1-2 hours.
- Once slightly set, remove it from the freezer and whip until smooth, creamy and fluffy.
- Set aside.
Step 3: Whip the Cream
- In a separate bowl, add chilled whipping cream.
- Whip on low speed first. Once it begins to thicken, increase the speed to medium and whip until soft peaks form.
Step 4: Combine Everything
- Add butterscotch essence and the prepared milk mixture to the whipped cream.
- Fold gently using a spatula.
- Whisk for a few seconds using a hand beater to combine evenly.
Step 5: Add Jaggery Praline
- Add half of the jaggery praline to the mixture and gently fold it in.
- Reserve the remaining praline for topping and garnish.
Step 6: Freeze
- Transfer the mixture into a freezer-safe container.
- Do not fill the container completely to the top.
- Cover and freeze for 6-7 hours or overnight until fully set.
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Notes
- Whipping cream should be well chilled for best results.
- Do not overwhip the cream.
- Allow the milk mixture to cool completely before combining.
- Fold gently to retain air and keep the ice cream light.
- Freeze overnight for the creamiest texture.
- Use homemade jaggery praline for authentic butterscotch flavour.
This Healthy Butterscotch Ice Cream proves that you don’t need refined sugar or cornflour to make a delicious frozen dessert. With creamy texture, crunchy jaggery praline and rich butterscotch flavour, it’s a treat that the whole family can enjoy guilt-free.
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