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Thai rolled ice cream served in a paper cup with 5–6 neat rolls

Thai Rolled Ice Cream

Thai rolled ice cream is a fun street-style dessert made by freezing a creamy mixture thin, then scraping it into little scrolls. It’s rich, customizable, and surprisingly easy to make at home with just a few ingredients.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Freezing time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Thai-inspired street food
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Ice Cream Base:
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Add-ins (choose one or mix):
  • ½ cup fresh strawberries diced
  • ½ cup crushed Oreo cookies
  • 2 tablespoons Nutella or caramel
  • ½ cup fresh mango chunks
Toppings (optional):
  • Whipped cream
  • Chocolate syrup
  • Fresh fruit slices
  • Sprinkles

Method
 

Step 1: Make the base
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together heavy cream, milk, sugar, and vanilla until the sugar is dissolved.
Step 2: Chill your tray
  1. Place a flat sheet pan or a metal tray in the freezer for at least 1 hour before using.
Step 3: Pour and spread
  1. Pour about 1 cup of the mixture onto the frozen tray. Spread it out evenly with a spatula so it’s thin, about ⅛ inch thick.
Step 4: Add mix-ins
  1. Scatter your chosen mix-ins (like strawberries or cookies) across the mixture. Press them in lightly with the spatula.
Step 5: Freeze completely
  1. Place the tray in the freezer for 3–4 hours until firm but not rock solid.
Step 6: Roll it up
  1. Using a cold flat scraper or spatula, start at one end of the sheet and push forward firmly at a 45-degree angle. The mixture will curl into rolls.
Step 7: Serve and top
  1. Place the rolls upright in a cup and top with whipped cream, fruit, syrup, or sprinkles. Enjoy immediately.

Notes

  • Don’t worry if your first rolls look messy—practice makes perfect.
  • For dairy-free, swap the heavy cream and milk with full-fat coconut milk.
  • Work quickly when rolling, since the ice cream softens fast once out of the freezer.