Description
Dr Pepper Ice Cream (No-Churn Swirl) is a creamy vanilla frozen treat with bold ribbons of real Dr Pepper reduction swirled throughout. It’s everything you love about soda-shop nostalgia, reimagined into a fun, fuss-free no-churn dessert. Perfect for summer nights, movie parties, or whenever you’re craving something unique and cool.
Ingredients
For the Dr Pepper Reduction:
2 cups Dr Pepper
2 tablespoons brown sugar
Optional: 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or a pinch of cinnamon
For the No-Churn Ice Cream Base:
2 cups cold heavy whipping cream
1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Make the Dr Pepper Reduction:
In a medium saucepan, combine Dr Pepper and brown sugar. Simmer over medium heat for 20–25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it reduces to about ½ cup and becomes syrupy. Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla or cinnamon if using, and allow to cool completely.Whip the Cream:
In a chilled mixing bowl, whip the cold heavy cream with a hand mixer until stiff peaks form—about 3 to 4 minutes.Combine the Base:
In a separate bowl, mix sweetened condensed milk and vanilla extract. Gently fold in the whipped cream in batches, using a spatula, until fully incorporated.Layer and Swirl:
Pour half the ice cream base into a loaf pan or freezer-safe container. Drizzle some of the cooled Dr Pepper syrup over it. Repeat with remaining base and syrup. Use a knife or skewer to gently swirl the syrup through the mixture.
Freeze:
Cover the pan tightly and freeze for at least 6 hours or overnight, until the ice cream is firm and scoopable.
Notes
Use regular Dr Pepper—not diet—for a proper syrupy reduction.
Let the reduction cool completely before swirling to prevent melting the base.
For extra soda-shop flair, stir in chopped maraschino cherries or mini chocolate chips.
This ice cream keeps well for up to 2 weeks in the freezer. Press a piece of wax paper or plastic wrap onto the surface before sealing to prevent ice crystals.
Want to change it up? Try swapping Dr Pepper with cherry soda or root beer for a new twist!