How to Make Dr. Pepper Ice Cream

Last Updated: July 25, 2021

Dr. Pepper is a popular soda beverage that is flavored both cherry and vanilla. Combined into ice cream, it creates a new and delicious flavor that satisfies any ice cream craving. Cold, creamy, and sweet - Dr. Pepper ice cream is sure to be a tasty ice cream favorite in your household.

Makes: 3-4 cups of ice cream

Ingredients

Using an Ice Cream Maker

3½ cups (840 milliliters) Dr. Pepper
7 ounces (½ a can) sweetened condensed milk
1½ (360 milliliters) cups half and half
Ice cubes
Rock salt

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2 cups (480 milliliters) whipping cream
1 (14 ounces) can sweetened condensed milk
3 cups (720 milliliters) Dr. Pepper soda
1/4 cup (60 milliliters) coconut syrup
Juice of 1 lime

Method 1

Method 1 of 2:

Using an Ice Cream Maker

1
Pour the soda, condensed milk, and half and half into an ice cream machine.
2
Add the ice and rock salt around the sides. Sprinkle enough over the edges of the ice cream machine. Pat down enough ice cubes to keep the ice cream cold and frozen.

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3
Put the ice cream machine on and blend until creamy. Following your ice cream machine's instructions, mix the ice cream for about 15-30 minutes until the consistency resembles ice cream.
4
Scoop the ice cream out and into serving bowls.
5
Serve. Garnish the Dr. Pepper ice cream with whipped cream and a cherry on top, if desired. Enjoy!

Method 2

Method 2 of 2:

Using a Freezer

1
Beat the whipping cream with an electric mixer for about 2-3 minutes. Mix well until peaks begin to form.
2
Boil the soda over high heat in a saucepan. Boil the Dr. Pepper for about 10-15 minutes and whisk constantly. Once done, set aside and cool for about 5 minutes.
3
Combine all the ingredients into a large bowl. Mix the Dr. Pepper, whipped cream, coconut syrup, and lime juice together with a rubber spatula until fully incorporated.
4
Scrape the ice cream into a freezer-proof container. Close tightly with a lid.
5
Freeze the ice cream for 6 hours till overnight until solid.
6
Serve. Scoop the ice cream out and into serving bowls. Garnish the Dr. Pepper ice cream with whipped cream and a cherry on top, if desired. Enjoy!