This amazing Moscato Wine Ice Cream is an easy no-churn dessert that's perfect for any celebration! It combines creamy ice cream texture with sweet wine for an elegant treat.
Easy to make without special equipment, any home chef can quickly whip up a batch of delicious homemade ice cream. Use your favorite white wine to really make this dessert your own!
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🩵 About This Recipe
Looking for a fun and refreshing dessert perfect for any time of year? This Moscato ice cream is a perfect no-churn treat that you can make right in your kitchen!
Made with just 3 simple ingredients, this is an incredibly simple dessert that takes your favorite sweet white wine and turns it into a frozen dessert. The end result is perfect for a summer evening or any celebration.
And if you love cooking with wine, my White Wine Shrimp Pasta or this Beef Stew with Mushrooms are other great recipes that feature wine for lots of flavor!
What readers are saying...
Moscato and Ice Cream. What a lovely combination. This would be perfect at a brunch or girls night.
- Rhonda
🧂 Gather Your Ingredients
- moscato wine - this sweet and crisp wine is perfect to turn into a delicious frozen dessert.
- sugar - provides some added sweetness to take your ice cream to the next level.
- heavy cream - acts as the creamy base for your frozen treat.
🔪 Let's Make Wine Ice Cream!
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Mix Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine wine and sugar.
Beat Together
Add the heavy cream and beat until thick.
Freeze
Transfer to your choice of freezer safe container and freeze for at least 4 hours. Serve and enjoy!
💡 Expert Tips and Tricks
- To speed up the thickening process, chill the mixing bowl and beaters for 15 minutes or more before using them.
- Allow the sugar to fully dissolve in the wine to avoid excess graininess.
- Another way to avoid a grainy texture is to avoid overmixing. Just beat until stiff peaks begin to form.
❔ FAQs
This Italian wine is known for its light and sweet flavor and relatively low alcohol content. Moscato is made from Muscat grapes, which is where the name comes from, and typically has a bit of fizz and floral, fruity notes.
Using wine to make ice cream typically results in a slightly grainier or flakier dessert. If you want a creamier version, you can reduce the wine and sugar into more of a syrup before mixing with the heavy cream.
Yes, the ice cream has wine in it and there's no cooking involved, so there is some alcohol in the finished product. If you want a non-alcoholic version, using some sparkling white grape juice can be a good substitute. You may want to use less sugar if you do.
📝 Substitutions and Variations
- Rosé and prosseco are other potential options for this ice cream.
- Some lemon zest or a bit of vanilla can subtly change the flavor profile.
- Diced strawberries, mangoes, or peaches can add some subtle color and flavor.
- Add a swirl of raspberry jam or lemon curd to upgrade your ice cream.
Kristin's Kitchen Tip
Using wine to make ice cream will usually result in a slightly flakier dessert, so don't worry if the texture is a bit different than typical ice cream!
🥡 Storage
Keep in the freezer covered well for about 2 months. Allow the ice cream to sit at room temp for about 5 minutes before serving to make it easier to scoop. Just be aware that fully thawing and re-freezing will cause more ice crystals to form.
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🍴 What To Serve With This Dish
If you want to use this for an even more elegant dessert, serve with some shortbread cookies or on top of pound cake. A drizzle of honey or some toasted coconut flakes also add some flavor and improve the presentation.
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📋 Recipe Card
Moscato Wine Ice Cream (No Churn)
Ingredients
- 1 cup moscato wine
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 ⅔ cup heavy cream
- berries (optional)
- fresh basil (optional)
Instructions
- Combine the wine and sugar in a large bowl and mix until the sugar is dissolved.1 cup moscato wine, ¼ cup sugar
- Add the heavy cream and whip with a hand mixer until it becomes thick.1 ⅔ cup heavy cream
- Transfer to a freezer-safe container, cover, and place in the freezer about 4 hours.
- Serve with berries and fresh basil for an elegant presentation.berries, fresh basil
Notes
Prep Tips:
- Pro tip: Chill the mixing bowl and beaters for 10-15 minutes before whipping. This helps the cream thicken faster.
- Make sure the sugar completely dissolves in the wine to avoid a gritty texture.
- Be careful to whip the cream just until it forms soft peaks, since over-whipping can cause the mixture to become grainy once frozen.
Variations:
- You can try using rose, prosecco, or a sparkling moscato.
- Try adding lemon zest or a splash of vanilla before whipping.
- Add color and texture by mixing in diced strawberries, mango, or peaches before freezing.
- Swirl in some raspberry jam or lemon curd.
Serving Suggestions:
- Spoon onto shortbread cookies or pound cake slices for an elegant dessert.
- Add a drizzle of honey or a sprinkle of toasted coconut for extra texture.
Storage Info for Leftovers:
- Store tightly covered in the freezer for up to 2 weeks for the best texture.
- If it becomes too difficult to scoop, let it sit at room temperature for 5 minutes before scooping.
- Avoid repeated thawing and refreezing, which can cause ice crystals to form.
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Nutrition
Nutritional information is an estimate. The nutritional values for your final dish may vary based on measuring differences and products used.
Update Notes: This post was originally published in February 2017, and was republished with tips, step by step photos, and a recipe change in January 2026.
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Beverly says
I was delighted to see that you shared this at Snickerdoodle! I'll be featuring it at today's party. Hope you'll join us!
Nikki says
Did you say moscato and ice cream! I am in heaven right? YUM! I will be making this for sure!
Karly says
This looks amazing! Thanks for linking up with What's Cooking Wednesday!
Sandra Garth says
Oh yeah, this is happening real soon!
shelley says
Had no idea you could make ice cream from wine but how wonderful! Thanks for sharing at Over the Moon.
Heather says
This sounds delicious. We were just talking about trying to make ice cream at home. I've never thought about making ice cream with wine, but that's a great idea!
Helen at the Lazy Gastronome says
Oh how I love moscato....Looks delicious! Thanks for sharing on the What's for Dinner link up!
Jessie @ The Acquired Sass says
LOVE this idea! Think it would work well with other types of wine!?
Kristin King says
I think I would try it with any wine that is a little on the sweeter side. If you try it with a dry wine, it might work if you add some sugar. Let me know if you experiment, I would be interested to hear about your results! 🙂
Beverly says
This looks delicious! It's going on my to make list. Pinning and planning on trying.
Krista says
Wine ice cream..... what an amazing idea! I I'll have to make a batch for my next book club meeting!