One of our favorites around here is rhubarb. We have a huge rhubarb patch for our little garden!! We have packed in a lot into our tiny space. It is so easy to grow and harvest and it comes back every year rain or shine! So I decided to now make for you a No Churn Rhubarb Ice Cream Recipe.
We love making no-churn ice creams that are fun and easy and don’t require any special equipment either.
We have done loads of very successful recipes on the site using rhubarb. The most popular recipe is Rhubarb Dream Bars. Also among the favorites is Old-Fashioned Rhubarb Loaf, Super Easy Rhubarb Tarts, Rhubarb Strawberry Crisp, Rhubarb Margaritas, Rhubarb Strawberry Sour Cream Pie and one of my faves Rhubarb Strawberry Cobbler.
I pack away rhubarb in our freezer by first cleaning it and chopping it up, then put it in 4 cup batches in freezer bags so we have rhubarb all year round.
Nothing like a simple compote with yogurt to make you feel like spring will come in the dead of winter.
This ice cream is so rich and creamy and you would never know that is was this easy to make without churning or any special equipment!!
Our daughter Amber devoured this in delicious milkshakes or just serving it up in a bowl. It has just the right sweetness too!
It fit perfectly in a loaf pan sized container, which reminded me how they serve up gelato, which I have always loved!!
The tart rhubarb was first made into a compote that was then easy to incorporate into the cream base.
The result was a heavenly mix of deliciousness. This is a must try for any rhubarb lover!!
Rhubarb Varieties
There are many different kinds of rhubarb, so if you are planting some make sure you are getting the lovely dark red varieties. They will make all your recipes so much nicer with the rich deep color they add.
No Churn Rhubarb Ice Cream Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 cups rhubarb fresh or frozen
- 1 cup sugar
- One 10 oz. can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 3 cups heavy cream cold
Instructions
- Place a bowl and whipper for the whipped cream in the freezer to chill.
- In a small pot add the rhubarb and sugar. Cook for about 10 min. simmering or until rhubarb falls apart and is very soft. Set aside to cool completely.
- When rhubarb is cooled, in a large bowl, whisk together the condensed milk, vanilla, and salt. Add the rhubarb.
- Whip the cream using the cooled equipment on high speed until stiff peaks form. Fold one cup of the whipped cream in the condensed milk mixture and combine well. Fold in the rest until well combined.
- Place in a 9x5x3″ pan, it will be very full or use more than one container. Cover lightly and freeze.
Comments & Reviews
MJ says
That looks great! I am making it today. The rhubarb and sugar mix made a lot of liquid. Should I drain it first or incorporate the liquid? Thank you!
Tara Noland says
I wouldn’t drain it as you will lose the sugar but concentrate it more if you think it is too liquidy by simmering it longer.
MJ says
Thank you so much! After it sat for a couple of ours, the rhubarb mixture wasn’t liquidy anymore! The ice cream blend looks beautiful! Can’t wait for it to freeze so I can try it.!
Tara Noland says
Yes, things always tighten up when cooled down. Enjoy!!
Susan says
Mixed half & half blackberries and rhubarb – delicious!
Tara Noland says
Sounds delicious!!
Connie Swix says
I will try and make this easy recipe. But here I am, pre-diabetic and WANT TO MAKE THIS. I will, but the calories are sky high. I use my rhubarb in everything and my neighbors love my treats too. Thank you for this and other recipes.
Tara Noland says
I hope you love it!
Cheri Morgan says
This sounds so easy and yummy! Haven’t made it yet but I will comment when I do
Tara Noland says
I hope you enjoy it!!
Petra says
I noticed in the pictures you are using a stone loaf pan. Do you find it’s a better benefits compared to a metal pan?
Tara Noland says
I don’t really find that much of a difference in pans, I usually use a plastic one that has a lid but it was in use.
Katrina says
This is SO yummy and very easy to make!
Tara Noland says
Thank you Katrina, so glad you liked it!!
Anne Marie says
I’m sharing this with my mother-in-law; she makes wonderful homemade icecream!
Krystel | Travel on a Budget says
I have to try this out. I am not a huge ice cream fan but I do love homemade ice cream.
Becca Wilson says
I have never used rhubarb in any recipes before. I would love to give this a try!
Toni | Boulder Locavore says
Oh yummy!! This is such an amazing summer treat!
Rachel says
I have never heard of rhubarb ice cream. I know that my mother in law was looking for new ways to use her rhubarb though!
Claudia Krusch says
I like rhubarb but I’ve never had ice cream! I would love to try it!
krystal says
I’m an other one who hasn’t had rhubarb before…and I’ve never made my own ice cream! I’m the worst – I need to try new things!
Sinisa says
This is very interesting. I would love to try
Amy says
This ice cream looks so good! I have never had rhubarb before really so it would be a real treat!
Allison Cooper says
This sounds so delicious for during the summer months! I’m all about the no churn option, too!
Connie says
I have honestly never tried rhubarb before, but have always wanted to give it a go. This might just be the recipe to make me go for it. Thanks for sharing.
Stacie says
That sounds really interesting. I’ve never had a rhubarb dessert that wasn’t mixed with strawberries. I’ll have to give this a try.
Tara Noland says
I like rhubarb just on its own but it is very good with strawberries too!!