Mountain Dew Ice Cream
Mountain Dew Ice Cream is a fun and refreshing homemade dessert that transforms the citrusy lemon-lime flavor of the popular soda into a creamy frozen treat. Made with Mountain Dew, heavy cream, milk, and a touch of citrus zest, this unique ice cream is smooth, tangy, and perfect for summer parties or nostalgic dessert lovers.
Ingredients
- 1½ cups Mountain Dew soda chilled
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: a few drops green food coloring
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine whole milk and sugar over medium heat.
- Stir until the sugar completely dissolves, then remove from heat and allow the mixture to cool slightly.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together heavy cream, chilled Mountain Dew, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lime zest.
- Slowly add the cooled milk mixture to the bowl while stirring continuously.
- Add a pinch of salt and optional green food coloring if desired.
- Cover and refrigerate the mixture for 1–2 hours until thoroughly chilled.
- Pour the chilled mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions (about 20–25 minutes).
- Transfer the churned ice cream to a freezer-safe container.
- Freeze for 3–4 hours until firm enough to scoop.
- Serve in bowls or cones and enjoy.
Notes
- Always use chilled Mountain Dew to preserve the citrus flavor.
- Chilling the base before churning helps create a smoother, creamier texture.
- Avoid adding too much soda, as excess liquid can make the ice cream icy instead of creamy.
- Let the ice cream sit at room temperature for about 5 minutes before scooping.