I love wine and I love ice cream. To make the most of both, I'd highly recommend trying out Martha Stewart’s red wine ice cream recipe.
We know boozy ice cream shakes are a brilliant way to combine dessert with happy hour, but why not take your game one step further by making your ice cream with the wine right in it?
Pick up a bottle of your favourite sweet red or white, or get wild and try a bottle of orange wine to pair with summer fruits or chocolate.
Go crazy - the sky’s the limit! To get you started, check out these 5 wine ice cream recipes, just in time for #WineWednesday. (Disclaimer: I didn’t invent #WineWednesday but I’m well on my way to perfecting it.
Red wine and strawberry ice cream. Picture: Pexels
Red Wine and Strawberry Ice Cream
Martha Stewart will tell you that Merlot and vanilla work so well together in her simple, sweet and tangy part berry sorbet, part red wine ice cream recipe.
A spiced red wine syrup takes it over the top for an adult sundae that redefines happy hour.
Dark chocolate and red wine ice cream. Picture: Pexels
Dark Chocolate and Red Wine Ice Cream
We know chocolate and red wine are a match made in culinary heaven, so why not combine them in one luscious dessert?
The extra-dark chocolate is balanced by sweetened condensed milk, and the best part is you don’t need any special tools to make it.
Berry sangria sorbet. Picture: Zsusanna Beard
Sangria Sorbet
Now that you’ve got the basics (red, white and chocolate!), let’s talk sangria.
Wine and fresh fruit make up this quick sorbet that’s the perfect pick-me-up on a hot day and a pre-season dessert for champions!
Cheesecake ice cream with blueberry and red wine swirl. Picture: Pexels.
Cheesecake Ice Cream With Blueberry & Red Wine Swirl
These cones might be the ultimate indulgence. Wine, cream cheese and fresh berries make up this smashing red, white and blue ice cream that would be ideal for a summer’s day.
Fig and liqueur muscat ice cream with salted pistachio praline. Picture: Pexels
Fig and Liqueur Muscat Wine Ice Cream With Salted Pistachio Praline
Figs don’t stay in season for long, so when they finally make an appearance, I want to use them in everything.
This ice cream is so pretty and simple to make, it’s sure to be a new favourite. Plus, who can say no to salted pistachio praline?
When you’re in the mood to indulge yourself, you may find yourself debating whether to pour yourself a glass of wine or to scoop up some ice cream. Now, you really don’t need to choose.