CINNAMON-BASIL ICE CREAM
I started experimenting with herbal ice creams when I was teaching classes at our local college. Not only were the ice creams popular with my students, but my family loved them as well! One of our favorites is made with a variety of basil called cinnamon basil; however, unless you grow the variety yourself, it can be rather difficult to find. I decided to try to re-create the flavor, and this delicious basil ice cream recipe is the result! —Sue Gronholz, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 45m
Yield 2 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, heat milk to 175°. Remove from the heat; add basil and cinnamon stick. Cover and steep 30 minutes. Strain, discarding basil and cinnamon stick., Return to the heat; stir in sugar until dissolved. Whisk a small amount of the hot mixture into egg yolks. Return all to the pan, whisking constantly. Cook and stir over low heat until mixture is just thick enough to coat a metal spoon and a thermometer reads at least 160°, stirring constantly. Do not allow to boil. Remove from heat immediately., Quickly transfer to a large bowl; place bowl in a pan of ice water. Stir gently and occasionally until cool, about 5 minutes. Stir in cream and vanilla. Press plastic wrap onto surface of custard. Refrigerate several hours or overnight., Fill cylinder of ice cream maker no more than two-thirds full; freeze according to manufacturer's directions. (Refrigerate any remaining mixture until ready to freeze.) , Transfer ice cream to freezer containers, allowing headspace for expansion. Freeze until firm, 2-4 hours. , If desired, sprinkle with ground cinnamon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 353 calories, Fat 23g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 243mg cholesterol, Sodium 53mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 6g protein.
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Sophie Gibson
[email protected]This is the best ice cream I've ever had.
Jack Maytom
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of cinnamon or basil, but I thought this ice cream was delicious.
Anjola Mokedi
[email protected]This ice cream is amazing! I love the flavor and texture.
Akash Pun
[email protected]Overall, I thought this ice cream was good, but not great. I might try a different recipe next time.
Aliyaali
[email protected]I had some trouble getting the ice cream to churn properly, but it eventually came together.
Kibriya Khan
[email protected]This ice cream is a bit too sweet for my taste, but I still enjoyed it.
Felix Liashiedzi
[email protected]I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves cinnamon and basil.
Luxolo Nompokwe
[email protected]This ice cream is so creamy and smooth. It's the perfect dessert for a hot summer day.
Hanif Memon
[email protected]I love the unique flavor of this ice cream. The cinnamon and basil are a perfect match.
Princess Primo
[email protected]This was my first time making ice cream from scratch and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow and the ice cream was delicious.
Veronica Mary
[email protected]I've made this ice cream twice now and it's always a success. It's so creamy and flavorful, and the cinnamon and basil pair together perfectly.
Maria Maria
[email protected]This cinnamon basil ice cream was a hit at my last dinner party! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination. It was the perfect dessert to end a summer meal.