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Sweet Potato Ice Cream

November 17, 2019 by Claire | The Simple, Sweet Life 24 Comments

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This homemade, no churn sweet potato ice cream is the perfect fall dessert! With a spice sweet potato and vanilla swirl topped with toasted marshmallows, this ice cream is every bit as tasty as it is easy to make. Scroll through to grab the recipe for this 7 ingredient treat!

ice cream on a plate

Despite what my blog might lead you to believe, I’ve been trying to be healthy (just ask my co-workers. I bring most of my goodies to meetings. Did I mention I work for an organization that promotes health and healthy habits? I know, the irony is not lost on me).

Then, this morning, I read that granola often has enough sugar to rival a slice of chocolate cake and I was just like “Pfft, f*ck that. Pass me the ice cream. If I’m going to be unhealthy, I’m going to do it… knowingly… and enjoy it!”

I know. Most responsible adult ever.

So I added vegetables.

That makes this sweet potato ice cream with toasted marshmallows healthy, right?

How to make sweet potato ice cream

First, toast the marshmallows.

Spread your mini marshmallows out on a parchment paper lines baking sheet. If you have a chef’s torch, you can use that to gently toast the marshmallows.

If not, you can use the broiler in your oven to toast them. Just be sure to watch them closely.
Allow the marshmallows to cool completely on the baking sheet.

toasted marshmallows on parchment

Second, make the ice cream base.

In the bowl of a stand mixer, whip the heavy whipping cream until it holds soft peaks.

Add the sweetened condensed milk and vanilla extract, and continue beating until mixture returns to holding soft peaks.

Pour half of the ice cream base into a large bowl. Gently fold in the sweet potato puree, cinnamon, and ginger until completely combined.

two bowls of ice cream

Finally, prepare the ice cream for the freezer.

Pour the ice cream into a parchment paper lined loaf pan, alternating between the vanilla and sweet potato ice cream, sprinkling in toasted marshmallow as you go.

Allow the ice cream to set over night or for at least 8 hours.

scooped ice cream in a loaf pan

Tips for making sweet potato ice cream

  • Toasting the marshmallows: To toast the marshmallows you can either use a chef’s torch or the broiler in your oven. If you do the latter, just be sure to watch them closely.
  • If you’re looking to cut calories, sugars or fats, feel free to use fat-free, light or low sugar condensed milk in place of the regular variety.
  • Dairy-free version: Don’t do dairy? No problem! Simply substitute full-fat coconut milk and vegan condensed milk for the heavy cream and sweetened condensed milk. Full instructions for a dairy-free, vegan ice cream base can be found here.
  • Storage and shelf-life: This ice cream can stored in an airtight container in your freezer for up to six weeks.

ice cream on cones strewn around a blue backdrop

Did you make this recipe? I’d love to hear how it went in the comments below. Better still, snap a photo and tag it on Instagram with #thesimplesweetlife. I love seeing your creations!

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Sweet Potato Ice Cream

ice cream on a plate
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★★★★★

5 from 10 reviews

This no-churn sweet potato ice cream has a swirled sweet potato and vanilla ice cream base peppered with toasted marshmallows. Move over pumpkin. Hello sweet potato!

  • Author: Claire of The Simple, Sweet Life
  • Prep Time: 8 hours
  • Total Time: 8 hours
  • Yield: 3 pints 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream, cold
  • 1 (14oz) can sweetened condensed milk, cold
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1 (15oz) can sweet potato puree
  • 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp. ground ginger
  • 1/4 cup toasted mini marshmallows

Instructions

  1. In the bowl of a stand mixer, whip the heavy whipping cream until it holds stiff peaks.
  2. Add the sweetened condensed milk and vanilla extract, and continue beating until mixture returns to holding stiff peaks.
  3. Pour half of the ice cream base into a large bowl.
  4. Gently fold in the sweet potato puree, cinnamon, and ginger until completely combined.
  5. Pour the ice cream into a parchment paper lined loaf pan, alternating between the vanilla and sweet potato ice cream, sprinkling in toasted marshmallow as you go.
  6. Allow to set over night.

Notes

  • Toasting the marshmallows: To toast the marshmallows you can either use a chef’s torch or the broiler in your oven. If you do the latter, just be sure to watch them closely.
  • If you’re looking to cut calories, sugars or fats, feel free to use fat-free, light or low sugar condensed milk in place of the regular variety.
  • Dairy-free version: Don’t do dairy? No problem! Simply substitute full-fat coconut milk and vegan condensed milk for the heavy cream and sweetened condensed milk. Full instructions for a dairy-free, vegan ice cream base can be found here.
  • Storage and shelf-life: This ice cream can stored in an airtight container in your freezer for up to six weeks.

Adapted from Bigger Bolder Baking

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/2 cup
  • Calories: 215
  • Sugar: 20.3g
  • Sodium: 77mg
  • Fat: 10.4g
  • Saturated Fat: 6.4g
  • Carbohydrates: 27.4g
  • Fiber: .7g
  • Protein: 3.8g
  • Cholesterol: 39mg

Keywords: sweet potato ice cream, ice cream recipe, no churn ice cream

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If you liked this recipe, you might also like…

  • Sweet potato cinnamon rolls
  • Sweet potato cake
  • No-churn pineapple upside down cake ice cream

Update Notes: This post was originally published in August of 2016 but was republished with updated photos, directions and tips in November of 2019.

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Comments

  1. Francesca Bruzzese says

    September 1, 2016 at 6:10 am

    Love the idea of taking the usual sweet potato and marshmallow side dish and turning it into ice cream! Also love that this doesn’t require an ice cream maker. Thanks for sharing!!!

    Reply
    • The Simple, Sweet Life says

      September 5, 2016 at 9:56 pm

      I am SO over ice cream makers! Actually, make that kitchen gadgets in general. My kitchen is filled to the brim as it is, so if I can do it without a gadget, that’s how I’m going to do it! 🙂 So glad you like this post!

      Reply
  2. Aarika says

    September 1, 2016 at 5:21 pm

    Stunning photos! I love the idea of sweet potatoes in ice cream. Sweet potatoes are starchy and naturally sweet. Wonderful! I look forward to trying this recipe. Yay!

    Reply
    • The Simple, Sweet Life says

      September 5, 2016 at 9:58 pm

      Awww thank you Aarika! I’ve recently discovered sweet potatoes (as far as baking is concerned anyway) and I can’t wait to use them… in just about everything. 😀

      Reply
  3. foreverfaithandfood says

    September 4, 2016 at 4:01 am

    This looks soooo yummy! What a great idea. I’m always looking for new no-church ice cream recipes. This one is fall in a cone.

    Reply
    • The Simple, Sweet Life says

      September 5, 2016 at 9:59 pm

      Thank you Kayleigh! 🙂 It’s pretty hard to beat a good no-churn ice cream!

      Reply
  4. Elizabeth @ SugarHero.com says

    September 7, 2016 at 12:05 am

    I love this! It’s the perfect combination of summer and fall food–just right for this in-between month. And I 100% agree with your reasoning–the sweet potato makes this a totes appropes dinner choice. Veggies, baby!

    Reply
    • The Simple, Sweet Life says

      September 11, 2016 at 9:37 pm

      Ice cream for dinner?! I like the way you think girl! 😀

      Reply
  5. The Simple, Sweet Life says

    September 11, 2016 at 9:42 pm

    Woohoo for sweet to-do lists! You’ll have to let me know what you think it you try it out. 🙂

    Reply
  6. Michelle says

    November 19, 2019 at 10:10 am

    What an unique ice-cream flavor combination. I love the ginger and cinnamon spices in this. Sounds easy enough for me to make too!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  7. Aleta says

    November 20, 2019 at 8:17 pm

    Whoa, vegetables in ice cream?! Now you’ve got me excited! With those toasted marshmallows and fall spices, I bet this dessert is a home run!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  8. Candice says

    November 21, 2019 at 8:45 am

    Such a clever idea, and it came out perfectly the first time! No longer making pumpkin spiced ice cream… this one takes the win! And these are almost all ingredients I can always have in my pantry, so you know I’ll be making it again, soon!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  9. Veena Azmanov says

    November 21, 2019 at 11:22 pm

    This is such a unique recipe. Ice Cream made with Sweet Potato amazing. Need to quickly get going with this delicious recipe.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  10. Cathleen @ A Taste of Madness says

    November 23, 2019 at 2:36 pm

    I love that this ice cream is no churn. I have never tried sweet potato in ice cream before, but I am DEFINITELY going to try this!!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  11. Tara says

    November 24, 2019 at 9:43 am

    I’m imagining taking my first big spoonful of this ice cream – I’m tasting pumpkin pie in my mind. Love all the tips you gave at the end too! And no ice cream maker! Perfect blend of flavors, easy to make – you’ve got yourself a winner here!

    Reply
  12. Aline says

    November 24, 2019 at 4:21 pm

    OMG! I’m so excited to make these this week – Thanksgiving ice cream is a huge thing in my family here in Los Angeles where it’s still warm in November! Thanks!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  13. Jess says

    November 24, 2019 at 6:36 pm

    Good grief! What a delicious way to devour sweet potatoes! You are genius! I can’t wait to try this recipe out! YUM!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  14. Elaine says

    November 24, 2019 at 7:48 pm

    I should add that it is the perfect dessert for ANY time of the year – too good not to make it from time to time 🙂 And the fact that it uses only 7 ingredients makes it sensational!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  15. Debbie says

    November 24, 2019 at 8:57 pm

    I love fall themed Ice creams and no churn, super easy . This Sweet Potato Ice cream sounds heavenly! I love the idea of toasting the marshmallows before adding them. I can’t wait to make this!!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  16. Megan Ellam says

    November 25, 2019 at 12:12 pm

    Oh this is so damn good! The bit of ginger as well is just perfect. Thanks for sharing Claire.

    ★★★★★

    Reply

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