In the United States, goat milk is seen as more of a special item and it is a new trend, but in the world, 65 percent of the population of the world drinks goat milk. So have you tried goat milk ice cream recipes? 

One of the fantastic things you would ever taste is the Goat milk ice cream. Ice cream made with goat milk is healthy and nutritious because goat milk is packed with vitamins and minerals. It is gentler on the stomach.

So explore a variety of goat milk ice cream recipes at home and other facts about goat milk. 

Why Goat milk is a good choice? 

Believe it or not, goat milk is actually closer to human milk than cow’s milk. More than cow milk and plant-based milk, goat milk is thicker and creamier and has more nutrients that offer many benefits. 

It is obvious that goat milk comes from goats. For certain people, it may be easier to digest for people with lactose sensitivity.  The flavor of goat milk is mild with almost a Nutty flavor and earthy undertone. It has a gentle tang and creamy texture. 

It is made up of very small fat particles forming a softer and smaller curd in the stomach. These particles get broken down quickly by stomach enzymes and it makes it easier for the stomach to digest as compared to cow’s milk. 

Goat milk has higher levels of short and medium-chain fatty acids. In dairy-based products, lactose is the main carbohydrate but the lactose content in goat milk is lower than in other types of dairy. 

Benefits of Goat milk ice cream

People who look for a healthier alternative to their favorite ice cream treat can opt for Goat milk ice cream. You might be able to have your ice cream with a lighter flavor and a better base of ingredients. And it would definitely be delicious and tastier. 

• Goat milk is also less allergenic as it does not contain the complex proteins that trigger allergic reactions. 
• It does not suppress the immune system.
• It’s easier to digest and in a baby’s stomach, it will digest in twenty minutes
• It contains twice the healthful medium chain fatty acids, such as capric and caprylic acids, which are highly anti-microbial. 
• It is naturally an excellent source of calcium, magnesium, and potassium.
• Goat milk packs a hearty 8 grams of protein per cup. 

How to use goat milk in ice cream recipes? 

In any recipe, goat milk can be replaced 1:1 for milk products. Goat milk can be blended with ice cream, shakes, and smoothies. It is a great digestive-friendly substitute and so it makes delicious ice cream. 

It makes a great base for ice cream. It tastes less fatty while enhancing the flavors we add including honeycomb, strawberry, balsamic, and salted caramel. You seem to think that the goat milk ice cream is going to taste sour and goaty, but it won’t. 

If the regular Ice-cream has become boring, you can make quirky flavors and try new combinations. 

Goat milk ice cream recipe

There are a variety of goat milk ice cream recipes you should try. 

Strawberry Rosemary goat’s milk ice cream recipe

Ingredients 

• • 1 egg
  • 2 cups chopped strawberries
  • 1 cup half-and-half
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1 rosemary sprig
  • 1/8 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1-quart fresh goat’s milk

How to make

Heat the saucepan on the stove over medium heat. Whisk the egg, and add honey, salt, half-and-half, milk, and rosemary to the pan.

Heat the mixture slowly, while stirring with a wooden spoon, just to a simmer, and do not boil.  Take it off from heat and cover with a lid for 10 minutes. Discard rosemary.

Cool milk mixture in fridge or freezer until cold.

Pour into the ice cream machine and freeze according to the machine’s directions. While the ice cream is freezing in the machine, add strawberries. Or use it as a topping.

Honey and Thyme Goat Milk Ice Cream Cake 

This is a recipe that is easy to make. This is a cake layered with ice cream containing creamy goat milk. Moreover, it is naturally sweetened cranberry curd, with a nutty biscotti layer. 

Ingredients

• ⅔ cup heavy cream
• ½ cup honey
• 1 cup whole milk
• 4 large egg yolks
• 1 can (12 ounces) condense goat milk 
• 2 tablespoons instant nonfat dry milk
• ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or pure vanilla extract
• 2 sprigs of fresh thyme

Almond Biscotti Layer:

• 1 box  (6 ounces) almond biscotti
• 1 cup (5 ounces) whole raw almonds, toasted 
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon honey

Cranberry layer mix

How to make 

To make the goat milk ice cream, 

First, take a saucepan and heat it over medium-low until just simmering. Add cream, milk, goat milk, honey, dry milk, salt, and thyme sprigs. 

Take a large bowl and whisk egg yolks together and then remove the milk mixture from heat, and slowly pour into yolks while whisking it constantly. After combining the milk and egg mixture, add it back to the saucepan over low heat and cook it while stirring constantly until it gets thickened and coats the back of a wooden spoon for 5 to 7 minutes. Remove it from heat and stain through a fine mesh sieve set over a bowl and discard the thyme sprigs and stir in vanilla bean paste.

Cover the custard and refrigerate until completely chilled, for at least 2 hours or overnight. Shift the custard to a bowl of an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Transfer ice cream to an airtight container and freeze until ready to use.

To make the Biscotti layer

In a food processor, process the biscotti until it gets finely grounded and then transfer it to a bowl. almonds and 2 teaspoons of thyme should be processed in a now-empty food processor. The  almonds should be finely ground and oil just starts to release

Then add ground biscotti back to the processor. in a microwave-safe bowl, melt butter and honey together. Stream in butter and honey and process until combined with the food processor running. 

Transfer to a bowl until ready to use.

After preparing all of them, 

Line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with plastic wrap. A third of the ice cream should be spread evenly on the bottom of the pan. For an hour,  freeze until firm. 

Half of the cranberry curd should be spread evenly over ice cream and frozen until firm. Sprinkle half of the biscotti mixture evenly over the curd and lightly press to compact. Freeze it until firm for about 30 minutes. 

Spread the remaining cranberry curd evenly over the biscotti layer and freeze until firm for about 1 hour. Sprinkle remaining biscotti mixture evenly over curd and lightly press to compact, freeze until firm, about 30 minutes. 

Spread remaining ice cream evenly over the biscotti layer, cover with plastic wrap and foil and freeze until firm, about 1 hour.

When ready to serve, invert the pan onto the serving. 

Frozen Honey-Vanilla Goat’s Milk 

This ice milk is mild with its light texture and earthy taste from goat’s milk and honey. The flavor comes predominantly from honey.

Ingredients 

• 1/2 cup honey
• 3 cups goat’s milk
• 1 vanilla bean, split
• 3 tablespoons tapioca starch
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 2 tablespoons plain goat’s milk yogurt

How to make

Take a medium saucepan and pour 1⁄2 cup of the milk. Add honey, tapioca, and salt and whisk it until no lumps remain. Stir in the remaining 2 cups of milk. 

From the vanilla pod, scrape the seeds into the milk and drop them in the pod. The mixture should be heated over medium-high heat and stirred with a heatproof spatula. Wait until it begins to steam and slightly form bubbles at the edges. Adjust to a simmer and cook while stirring constantly.  The mixture should thicken to the consistency of a cream sauce. 

Keep it for about 2 minutes longer and make sure that you do not boil it fully. Remove from the heat.

The mixture should be transferred to a metal bowl set over a larger bowl of ice and water.  until the mixture is cool, stir it occasionally. Do not slash water into the bowl. At least for 2 hours, cover and refrigerate until very cold. Transfer the bowl to the freezer for the last half hour before spinning it.

Remove the vanilla pod. With a small amount of the goat’s milk mixture, stir the yogurt until smooth, then stir back into the mixture. Freeze in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer’s directions.

Line a 13-by-9-inch baking pan, while the ice milk spins with waxed paper or plastic wrap and place it in the freezer. 

When the ice milk is ready, spread it evenly into the prepared pan, cover it with plastic wrap, press it directly against the surface, and freeze until firm, at least 4 hours or overnight.

Cherry & walnut goat milk ice cream

The slight tang from the goat’s milk gives the Cherry & Walnut Ice Cream a deliciously unique flavor. 

Ingredients

• 3 cups goat’s milk
• 2 egg yolks
• ½ tbsp whiskey
• 1 tbsp honey
• ⅓ cup plus 2 tbsp honey
• ½ cup cherries, cut in half and pitted
• 1 pint of cream
• ¾ cup chopped walnuts

How to make 

In a medium saucepan, combine goat’s milk and honey and bring to a simmer while stirring often for about 12 to 15 minutes. In a medium bowl, lightly beat egg yolks and slowly mix in about a ½ cup of the hot milk, to temper the yolks. 

In the saucepan, pour the egg and milk mixture and for another 5 minutes, continue cooking over medium-low heat. Stir constantly until it thickens slightly. Remove from heat, strain, and let it cool. 

Once it cools, refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight. To the cold mixture, add cream and whiskey and pour into the ice cream maker. 

Churn according to manufacturer’s directions. While it churns, prepare the caramelized walnuts and combine walnuts and 1 tbsp honey in a nonstick skillet. 

Cook over medium heat for about 4 minutes, stirring often. Set aside to cool. Once the ice cream is ready, fold in caramelized walnuts and cherries. 

Chocolate goat milk ice cream recipe

The texture of this goat milk chocolate ice cream is soft and silky. 

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup cocoa powder unsweetened
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 2 cups whipping cream
• 1 cup goat milk
• 2 egg yolks lightly beaten
• 1 /2 cup chocolate chips optional

How to make 

In a saucepan Stir cocoa, sugar, and salt together and then add goat milk and whisk nicely. warm this mixture Over medium heat. It should begin to form bubbles. 

Secondly, beat the egg yolks. And then pour the goat’s milk mixture over the egg yolks and whisk it thoroughly. Pour it back into the saucepan. heat this egg mixture over low-medium heat, stirring constantly until it thickens and begins to stick to the back of your spoon.

Place in fridge until chilled for about 3 hours. Stir in the whipping cream and vanilla. For about 15-20 minutes, churn in your ice cream machine, or follow the instruction of the manufacturer. 

Add chocolate chips if desired. Churn an additional 5 minutes.

Final thoughts

Among Americans, although goat’s milk is not always an obvious choice, it is one that offers a huge amount of nutrients. In some cases, it has slightly higher nutritional value than cow’s milk. It is even been found to help us absorb certain nutrients. 

Goat milk ice cream is something unique and delicious to try. There is a variety of goat milk ice cream recipes you can make at home and enjoy. They are a healthier alternative and will help in easy digestion. 

You can try the above goat milk ice cream recipes and find out how creamier and thickening it is.