Is this ice cream savory or sweet?

It’s both—the cream cheese base is sweet, while the bagel seasoning adds savory crunch and flavor.

Can I make my own everything bagel seasoning?

Yes, mix sesame seeds, dried garlic, dried onion, poppy seeds, and a pinch of salt for a homemade blend.

27 September 2025

Everything Bagel Ice Cream with Toasted Seeds

Name: Everything Bagel Ice Cream with Toasted Seeds
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 480 ml Whole milk; 15 g Cornstarch (plus 1 tsp); 85 g Cream cheese, softened; 0.5 g Fine sea salt; 300 ml Heavy cream; 130 g Granulated sugar; 30 ml Light corn syrup; 15 g Everything bagel seasoning (sesame, garlic, onion, poppy seeds) (lightly toasted)

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A savory-sweet ice cream with cream cheese notes and toasted everything bagel seasoning for an unexpected but balanced scoop.

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Everything Bagel Ice Cream with Toasted Seeds

This flavor works only if the savory elements stay controlled. The cream base needs enough sweetness to remain recognizably dessert, while the everything seasoning adds toast, garlic, sesame, and salt in short bursts.

Flavor Profile

Cream cheese makes particular sense here because it echoes the flavor pairing people already know from bagels. That connection helps the concept feel more coherent once frozen.

Ingredient Highlights

The seasoning should be toasted and used carefully so the seeds stay aromatic rather than raw or harsh. Too much garlic or onion can push the scoop past playful into distracting.

Serving Notes

This is best served as a conversation flavor in small portions. It works well on tasting menus, novelty dessert platters, or anywhere an unusual sweet-savory contrast is the point.

Why The Flavor Stays Coherent

The reason this concept works at all is the cream cheese-style base. That flavor anchor makes the everything seasoning feel familiar enough that the scoop still reads as dessert rather than drifting into straight savory territory.

The seasoning also has to stay measured. Toast, sesame, garlic, onion, and salt should appear in short bursts, not overpower the cream base from the first bite.

Texture Notes

Toasting the seasoning helps the seeds stay aromatic and gives the scoop more depth. It also keeps the texture a little more interesting without needing extra mix-ins.

This is best treated as a novelty flavor in modest scoops where the sweet-savory contrast stays playful instead of overwhelming.

Everything Bagel Ice Cream with Toasted Seeds

RecipeShare Test Kitchen

A savory-sweet ice cream with cream cheese notes and toasted everything bagel seasoning for an unexpected but balanced scoop.

Ice Cream

Desserts

Prep Time

20 mins

Cook Time

15 mins

Total Time

35 mins

Servings

Chef's Tips

Use freshly toasted sesame seeds for bold flavor.
Sprinkle extra everything bagel seasoning just before serving for crunch.
Try pairing with smoked salmon or pretzel crisps for an adventurous experience.

Tools Used

Medium Saucepan Whisk Mixing Bowls Ice Cream Maker

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Ingredients

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Bagel Mix-In

15 g Everything bagel seasoning (sesame, garlic, onion, poppy seeds) - lightly toasted

Instructions

Cook the Base

1
In a small bowl, whisk 2 tbsp milk with cornstarch to make a slurry.
2
In another bowl, whisk softened cream cheese and salt until smooth.
3
In a saucepan, combine remaining milk, cream, sugar, and corn syrup.
4
Bring to a rolling boil for 4 minutes.
5
Remove from heat, whisk in cornstarch slurry, return to boil for 1 minute until slightly thickened.
6
Slowly whisk hot mixture into cream cheese until smooth.

Churn & Mix

1
Chill mixture quickly in an ice bath for 30 minutes.
2
Pour into an ice cream maker and churn until thick and creamy.
3
Fold in toasted everything bagel seasoning.
4
Transfer to a container, press parchment against surface, and freeze at least 4 hours.

Comments & Reviews

Tom
9/10/2025
Tried this at a dinner party and everyone was shocked by how good it was!
Priya
7/29/2025
The sesame and garlic flavors are subtle but pair beautifully with the cream cheese base.
Alex
6/21/2025
Such a wild idea—savory and sweet in one bite. Surprisingly addictive!

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1/2 cup (about 100 g)

Calories 240

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 14g18%

Saturated Fat 6g30%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 35mg12%

Sodium 140mg6%

Total Carbohydrates 26g9%

Dietary Fiber 1g4%

Sugars 20g

Protein 4g

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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Everything Bagel Ice Cream with Toasted Seeds

Flavor Profile

Cream cheese makes particular sense here because it echoes the flavor pairing people already know from bagels. That connection helps the concept feel more coherent once frozen.

Ingredient Highlights

The seasoning should be toasted and used carefully so the seeds stay aromatic rather than raw or harsh. Too much garlic or onion can push the scoop past playful into distracting.

Serving Notes

This is best served as a conversation flavor in small portions. It works well on tasting menus, novelty dessert platters, or anywhere an unusual sweet-savory contrast is the point.

Why The Flavor Stays Coherent

The seasoning also has to stay measured. Toast, sesame, garlic, onion, and salt should appear in short bursts, not overpower the cream base from the first bite.

Texture Notes

Toasting the seasoning helps the seeds stay aromatic and gives the scoop more depth. It also keeps the texture a little more interesting without needing extra mix-ins.

This is best treated as a novelty flavor in modest scoops where the sweet-savory contrast stays playful instead of overwhelming.