Basil ice cream recipe

Basil Ice Cream recipe

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In this blog post I will guide you thru the steps and ingredients needed to craft this recipe. Grab your favorite apron and let's start.
Looking for a unique and refreshing dessert? Look no further than this delicious basil ice cream recipe. Made with fresh basil leaves, this creamy treat offers a delightful combination of sweet and herbaceous flavors. The recipe is simple and easy to follow, requiring only a few ingredients and minimal effort. Whether you're a fan of traditional ice cream or looking to explore new flavors, this basil ice cream is sure to impress.

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Basil ice cream recipe details

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Ingredients

30 g	basil leaves and stalks, rinsed and dried 1-2 bunches
90 g	caster sugar
3 medium	eggs, yolks only
300 ml	full-fat milk, preferably Jersey, Guernsey or similar
300 ml	double cream
	raspberries, to serve
	basil leaves, to decorate

Instructions

Place the basil and sugar into a blender and process until finely chopped and the sugar turns green. Transfer to a bowl and whisk together with the egg yolks until thick and creamy.

Warm the milk in a small saucepan and then whisk into the egg mixture. Strain the mixture through a fine sieve back into the saucepan. Cook over a low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens to coat the back of a spoon. Do not allow to boil. Pour the mixture into a chilled bowl and set aside to cool.

When quite cold, whip the cream until stiff peaks form and fold it into the mixture. Pour mixture into an ice cream maker and freeze according to manufacturers’ instructions.

Without an ice cream maker, place mixture into a shallow container and freeze for about 1½-2 hours until half-frozen. Remove it from the freezer and whisk thoroughly until smooth. Return it to the freezer for about an hour and repeat the procedure once more. Refreeze until required.

Remove from freezer about 10-15 minutes to soften at room temperature or place in refrigerator for 30-40 minutes.

Preparation time:
ca. 45 min
Grade of difficulty:
medium
Calories per portion:
n/a