LEMON VERBENA ICE CREAM
Heady lemon verbena lends an herbal, floral note to our summer pudding. Be sure to save this recipe for when you've found fresh verbena - dried just won't be the same.
Categories Milk/Cream Ice Cream Machine Egg Dessert Freeze/Chill Kid-Friendly Frozen Dessert Lemon Summer Gourmet Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher Small Plates
Yield Makes about 1 1/2 quarts
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Bring verbena, milk, cream, and 1/8 teaspoon salt to a simmer in a small heavy saucepan over medium-low heat, then remove from heat and let steep, covered, 30 minutes.
- Whisk together eggs and sugar until combined, then whisk in verbena mixture. Return mixture to saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, until custard thickens slightly and registers 175°F on an instant-read thermometer (do not let boil).
- Immediately strain thourough a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl, pressing on and then discarding solids. Cool custard, stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes, then chill, covered, until cold, at least 2 hours.
- Freeze custard in ice cream maker, then transfer to an airtight container and put in freezer to harden, about 1 hour.
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[email protected]I'm going to make this ice cream for my next dinner party. I think it will be a hit!
Queen F
[email protected]I'm allergic to dairy, so I can't try this recipe. :(
Suraj kumar Kuswaha
[email protected]This recipe seems a bit complicated. I'm not sure if I have the skills to make it.
Imran al Hossain
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of lemon-flavored desserts, but this recipe has me intrigued. I might have to give it a try.
Chonco MaGambushe
[email protected]This recipe sounds delicious! I can't wait to try it.
Dawn Ross
[email protected]I love the idea of using lemon verbena in ice cream. It's such a unique and flavorful herb.
M Huzaifa
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it's always a hit. My friends and family love it.
Whitney Hardwick
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my ice cream turned out icy. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what happened.
MasonAndLogan's GreatestLife
[email protected]This ice cream is a bit too tart for my taste. I think I would have preferred it with a little more sugar.
Imran Wafaii
[email protected]I made this ice cream for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor. I'll definitely be making it again.
Aisha Youseffe
[email protected]This ice cream is so refreshing and flavorful. It's the perfect summer treat. I love the combination of lemon and verbena.
Inosuke Hashbira
[email protected]I was pleasantly surprised by how easy this recipe was to follow. I'm not an experienced baker, but I was able to make this ice cream without any problems. The instructions were clear and concise, and the ingredients were easy to find.
Yusuf Muhammed
[email protected]This lemon verbena ice cream was a delightful treat! The flavor was perfectly balanced, with a refreshing lemon flavor that wasn't too tart or sweet. The texture was smooth and creamy, and the ice cream held up well in the freezer without getting icy