Liz McKenzie, who, in addition to Prickly Foods, owns custom cake-making outfit Howdy Cakes, gives their ice cream a pop of color and flavor with this easy hack.

  • 1 pint of vanilla ice cream
  • ⅓ cup prickly pear syrup or juice

Makes 1 pint

Soften the ice cream on the counter to scooping consistency (about 10–20 minutes). Add ice cream and prickly pear syrup or juice to a blender; pulse to incorporate. Store mixture in a cold-safe container and return to the freezer if a firmer consistency is desired.

This recipe originally appeared in "Prickly Pursuits" by Sarah Mock.