A light ice cream infused with the sweetness of fruity white wine is a heaping helping of adult dessert. Served topped with fresh fruit this Dessert Wine Ice Cream is sinfully sweet and the perfect way to treat yourself at the end of a long, hard day.

OK, ok… I may be overdoing it a bit with the indulgent desserts recently. A bit.

But can you blame me? As much as I love my boys, I’m a stay at home Mom and let’s face it– after those grueling last few weeks of Summer vacation, school’s finally back in session!

We’re on week 2 to be specific.

I briefly celebrated the first morning I packed everyone up and watched them load onto their buses.

It usually takes a few weeks until my Mommy brain kicks in and I forget about all the grumping, harumphing, and constant bickering and miss them like crazy again.

Then the homework started coming home.

The reading, the math, filling out so many forms in triplicate that my hands are going to be cramped up for days like I’m an old crone. And the homework is painful.

It shouldn’t be. It’s really relatively simple. Well, to me at least.

To my seven year old? Writing 15 sentences with your Word Wall words is a process that’s fraught with boughts of panic when you can’t think of a sentence to use the word ‘dust’ in.

It also takes for-eeeeever, when philosophical questions of cosmic importance about the mysteries of like are constantly plaguing your every other thought.

When we finally emerge on the other side of the spelling assignment, we’re both upset to remember there’s more– moving on to math.

It will get better, I know. As the days go on and we get back into a rhythm things will go smoother and get done at a faster pace.

Until we get there though? We both need some comforting when it’s over for the evening.

For both of us, there’s very few problems a cold bowl of creamy ice cream can’t fix. Go ahead, skip the bunny tracks and cookie dough cartons.

Save those for the kids, because we’ve got something better that’s just for you!

This wine-infused version is the perfect treat for adults when they need some edible indulgence to savor while they sit down for a few minutes and just relax.

Why Is My Ice Cream Icy Instead Of Creamy?

This Dessert Wine Ice Cream doesn’t have the typical thick and creamier texture of the ice cream you’re used to. It’s lighter, and a bit flakier like a combination between shaved ice and ice cream.

It melts in your mouth though and is smooth and creamy with a delightfully fruity after taste.

The reason it isn’t as creamy as a traditional ice cream is because of the extra moisture/water from the wine. If you’d prefer a creamier texture then you can thicken the wine before adding it to the ice cream mixture.

To begin cooking the wine down, add it to a skillet set over medium low heat. Add the sugar, whisking until combined.

Let it cook low and slow, whisking often just until it’s thickened slightly into a simple syrup.

Set the pan aside and allow the wine mixture to cool completely before adding it to the recipe, as instructed.

Topping Ideas

I may not be a kid anymore, hence the wine in my ice cream- but I’m still a kid at heart. I appreciate toppings as much as the next person, especially when it comes to my dessert.

While I wouldn’t recommend the traditional sprinkles for this adult ice cream, there are a few things that will really up the ante and take it to the next level.

Serve it with fresh fruit for a healthy topping that pairs perfectly. We like berries especially. Sliced peaches or poached pairs also work well.
Use a red wine sauce/syrup instead of the traditional chocolate syrup. Or try this Berry Cabernet Sauce we love!
The classic whipped cream is also a great option, but I recommend using freshly whipped for the full indulgent experience.
Candied nuts are also a delicious addition and can give great texture, but be careful if you have sensitive teeth as they can get extra hard from the cold ice cream.
Fresh mint leaves make a gorgeous garnish, and pair perfectly with the light ice cream and ripe fruit.

Storing

For creamier results, don’t over freeze the ice cream and store it covered.

Sealed, this ice cream will keep in the freezer for several weeks; however, it may end up on the icier side the longer it’s left.

Other Wine Infused Recipes To Try

Drink your wine, and eat it too with a bowl of this dreamy dessert ice cream. Indulge a little and taste your stress just melting away!

Looking for other tasty ways to enjoy a little more wine in your life? Check these recipes out:

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