This Black Ice Cream Looks Scary, But Is Actually Delicious

Charcoal is sooooo trendy. I mean, I see it pop up all over the internet for many purposes. Some say it helps cure hangovers, makes your vodka taste better, detoxes your body, and even whitens your teeth. So when I saw the latest trend, that is black ice cream, I knew I had to give it a shot. 

I mean if this powder says it has so many benefits, why not add it to our food? It adds a intriguing and ~chic~ look to your ice cream that is begging to be Instagrammed. The best part is charcoal doesn't really hold and powerful taste, so it goes great with anything. Want to make your vanilla ice cream black to confuse all your taste-testers? Go for it. Superman ice cream turned rogue? You bet. This is your guide to all things charcoal ice cream, and its a 10/10 for added health benefits and coolness. 

Want to make your vanilla ice cream black to confuse all your taste-testers? Go for it. Superman ice cream turned rogue? You bet. This is your guide to all things charcoal ice cream, and it's a 10/10 for added health benefits and coolness. 

Charcoal-Lemon Ice Cream

• Prep Time:20 mins
• Cook Time:0
• Total Time:20 mins
• Servings:10
• Medium

Ingredients

• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup activated charcoal
• 1 cup sour cream
• 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• Gold luster dust optional
• Waffle cone optional

• Step 1

  Add heavy cream to a large bowl. Using a chilled metal bowl will work best, but glass will also do.

  

• Step 2

  Add 1/3 of the activated charcoal to the large bowl.

  

• Step 3

  Beat mixture until stiff peaks form. Set mixture aside.

  

• Step 4

  In a separate bowl, add sour cream and sweetened condensed milk.

  

• Step 5

  Add lemon zest and lemon juice. For more lemon flavor, increase amounts or add lemon curd.

  

• Step 6

  Add vanilla and remaining charcoal to mixture.

  

• Step 7

  Whisk mixture together until well-combined.

  

• Step 8

  Fold whipped mixture into whisked mixture until mixed. Do not handle too much or else ice cream will lose creamy consistency.

  

• Step 9

  Transfer to a loaf pan and freeze overnight.

  

• Step 10

  Scoop it up and add luster dust to make it extra boujie.