A creamy and luscious summer treat for the adults. This eggless soft serve Rum Raisin Ice Cream is flavored with vanilla and real rum.(Makes about 5 cups of Rum Raisin Ice Cream)
Combine raisins and rum a small bowl. Cover with plastic wraps and allow raisins to soften and plump up overnight.
In a medium sized saucepan, combine milk, cream, and sugar over medium heat. Bring mixture to a gentle boil, stirring to dissolve sugar, about 2 to 3 minutes. Turn off heat.
Pour rum and soaked raisins into milk mixture.
Add vanilla essence and stir to combine. Allow mixture to cool. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
Place frozen bowl on base of ice cream maker and turn it on. Pour chilled mixture into frozen bowl and churn until desired consistency, about 15 to 20 minutes.
Transfer ice cream to a container and place in freezer for at least a couple of hours to set before serving.
Notes
The amount of rum used will determine the texture of the ice cream. Use less rum for a firmer ice cream.