Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsTraverso'sIce Cream Recipe

Ice Cream Recipe

Inspired by Traverso's
Time2h 30m
Serves10

Spumoni, Mint Chocolate Chip, Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, Vanilla, Chocolate

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Ingredients

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Spumoni Ice Cream

Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream

Vanilla Ice Cream

Chocolate Ice Cream

Method

Spumoni Ice Cream

  1. 1

    Prepare the Ice Cream Base

    In a mixing bowl, whisk together heavy cream, whole milk, sugar, and vanilla extract until the sugar is dissolved.

  2. 2

    Add Ingredients

    Divide the base into three equal parts. In one part, add chopped pistachios and a few drops of green food coloring. In the second part, add chopped maraschino cherries and a few drops of pink food coloring. Leave the third part plain.

  3. 3

    Combine and Freeze

    Layer the mixtures in an ice cream maker, starting with the plain mixture, then the pistachio mixture, and finally the cherry mixture. Freeze according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream

  1. 4

    Prepare the Ice Cream Base

    In a mixing bowl, whisk together heavy cream, whole milk, sugar, and peppermint extract until well combined.

  2. 5

    Add Chocolate Chips

    If desired, add a few drops of green food coloring to the mixture. Stir in the semi-sweet chocolate chips.

  3. 6

    Churn and Freeze

    Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions until it reaches a soft-serve consistency. Transfer to a container and freeze until firm.

  1. 7

    In a mixing bowl, whisk together heavy cream, whole milk, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.

  2. 8

    Gently fold in the cookie dough and chocolate chips until evenly distributed.

  3. 9

    Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions. Transfer to a container and freeze until solid.

Vanilla Ice Cream

  1. 10

    Prepare the Ice Cream Base

    In a mixing bowl, whisk together heavy cream, whole milk, sugar, and vanilla extract until well mixed.

  2. 11

    Churn and Freeze

    Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions until it reaches a soft-serve consistency. Transfer to a container and freeze until firm.

Chocolate Ice Cream

  1. 12

    Prepare the Ice Cream Base

    In a mixing bowl, whisk together heavy cream, whole milk, sugar, and cocoa powder until fully combined.

  2. 13

    Add Vanilla

    Stir in the vanilla extract until well incorporated.

  3. 14

    Churn and Freeze

    Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions. Transfer to a container and freeze until solid.

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