Ice Cream Bread is a delightful twist on two favorite treats. By combining ice cream with a few simple ingredients, you can create a soft, fluffy loaf that’s perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack.
This recipe is a fantastic way to use up leftover ice cream, transforming it into something wonderfully unexpected.
I discovered this recipe while looking for a way to use some leftover vanilla ice cream. The result was a tender, subtly sweet bread that baked up beautifully every time.
The beauty of Ice Cream Bread lies in its simplicity: just ice cream, self-rising flour, and optional mix-ins like chocolate chips or nuts.
It’s a trending favorite because it’s an easy, homemade treat that doesn’t require complicated techniques.
Why You Will Love This Recipe?
- Easy Ingredients: Just 3 ingredients! Save time and money.
- Fun to Make: Use your favorite ice cream flavors to create a yummy baked treat. Kids will love it!
- Customizable: Choose any ice cream flavor you like—chocolate, fruity, coffee, buttery, nutty, or minty. You can also pick sugar-free or dairy-free options. Plus, there are endless mix-ins, add-ins, and toppings to try!
Ice Cream Bread Recipe
This fun and easy Ice Cream Bread is made with just two ingredients and a sprinkle of colorful fun. Perfect for a quick and delightful dessert!
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Calories: 150kcal
Servings: 8 slices
Equipment
- Bread loaf pan (8 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 2 1/2 inches)
- Large mixing bowl
- Spoon or spatula for stirring
- Measuring Cups
- Wire Cooling Rack
- Toothpick for testing
Ingredients
- 2 cups softened ice cream
- 1 1/2 cups self-rising flour
- Multicolored sprinkles optional
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Prepare Pan: Grease an 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 2 1/2-inch bread loaf pan and set aside.
- Melt Ice Cream: Stir the ice cream until mostly melted and smooth.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the softened ice cream and self-rising flour. Do not overmix.
- Pour Batter: Pour the batter into the prepared bread loaf pan.
- Add Toppings: Top with multicolored sprinkles if desired.
- Bake: Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Cool in the pan on a wire rack for 5 minutes, then remove from the pan and allow to cool completely on the wire rack. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition
Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 306mg | Potassium: 95mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Calcium: 121mg | Iron: 1mg
Customize Your Bread This Way!
- Strawberry Delight: Use strawberry ice cream and fold in sliced strawberries.
- Peanut Butter Crunch: Use peanut butter ice cream and fold in chopped candy bars.
- Chocolate Lovers: Use chocolate ice cream and fold in chocolate chunks.
- Cookies and Cream Dream: Use cookies and cream ice cream and fold in chopped Oreos.
- Caramel Toffee Bliss: Use caramel ice cream and fold in toffee bits.
- Blueberry Lemon Twist: Use vanilla ice cream and fold in frozen blueberries and lemon zest.
What to Serve with Ice Cream Bread?
Madison Paige
Thursday 11th of July 2024
I made it with my kids, and they had so much fun mixing the ice cream and flour. The result was delicious and a big hit with everyone.
Sophia Claire
Thursday 11th of July 2024
I've never thought of using ice cream to bake bread—what a clever twist! The texture looks amazing, and I'm curious about how the ice cream flavors blend into the bread.
Alexander James
Thursday 11th of July 2024
It's a creative use of ice cream to make bread. Great idea for a quick homemade treat!
Madison Paige
Thursday 11th of July 2024
making this Ice Cream Bread, and it's like magic—ice cream turned into bread! My mom couldn't believe it. T
Ava Jane
Thursday 11th of July 2024
Hey, not really feeling the Ice Cream Bread recipe. The texture was a bit too moist for my liking. Maybe adjusting the baking time could help. Thanks anyway!