Toasted Black Sesame Ice Cream (Print)
Creamy frozen dessert infused with roasted black sesame for a unique nutty twist.
# Ingredient List:
→ Black Sesame Paste
01 - 1/2 cup black sesame seeds
02 - 2 tablespoons honey
03 - 1 tablespoon neutral oil (grapeseed or sunflower)
→ Ice Cream Base
04 - 1 2/3 cups whole milk
05 - 1 cup heavy cream
06 - 2/3 cup granulated sugar
07 - 4 large egg yolks
08 - 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
09 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
# How-To Steps:
01 - Toast black sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3–4 minutes, stirring constantly until fragrant. Remove from heat and allow to cool completely.
02 - Grind cooled seeds in a food processor or spice grinder until fine powder forms. Add honey and oil, blending until smooth paste develops. Set aside.
03 - Combine milk, cream, and half of sugar in medium saucepan. Heat over medium until just steaming, being careful not to boil.
04 - Whisk egg yolks with remaining sugar and salt in separate bowl until mixture becomes pale and thick.
05 - Gradually pour hot milk mixture into yolks while whisking constantly to temper eggs and prevent curdling.
06 - Return mixture to saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring with wooden spoon until slightly thickened and coating back of spoon (approximately 175°F).
07 - Remove from heat. Stir in black sesame paste and vanilla extract, mixing until completely smooth and incorporated.
08 - Strain custard through fine sieve into clean bowl. Cool to room temperature, cover, and refrigerate at least 4 hours until thoroughly chilled.
09 - Process chilled mixture in ice cream maker according to manufacturer's instructions until达到 desired consistency.
10 - Transfer churned ice cream to freezer-safe container. Cover and freeze minimum 2 hours until firm before serving.
# Expert Suggestions:
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- The deep earthy flavor creates this sophisticated experience that nobody expects from homemade ice cream
- The striking grey color makes people pause and ask questions before they even take a bite
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- The custard can overcook in seconds, so watch it like a hawk and use an instant read thermometer if you are unsure
- Room temperature yolks temper more easily than cold ones, preventing that dreaded scrambled egg situation
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- Grind your sesame seeds in short pulses to prevent the heat from turning them into sesame butter prematurely
- Use a shallow container for freezing so the ice cream freezes evenly and quickly