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Black Sesame Ice Cream

With a unique color and rich nutty flavor, black sesame ice cream delivers the perfect balance of sweet to savory.
Servings 8 servings

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup black sesame seeds
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 3 cups whole milk
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 5 egg yolks
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Toast the sesame seeds in a small dry skillet over medium-high heat. Stir constantly, until they begin to pop. Remove from heat and let cool.
  • Once cooled, add the toasted sesame seeds to a food processor. Pulse until they become a gritty paste. Pour in the honey and continue pulsing until smooth. Set aside.
  • In a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat whisk the milk, sugar, sesame paste, and salt until dissolved.
  • In a large bowl, whisk the egg yolks until they become light in color.
  • Temper the eggs by very slowly by whisking the heated milk into the eggs.
  • Pour everything back into the saucepan and return to the stove over medium heat. Stir until the mixture reaches between 170 -175 degrees Fahrenheit; when it coats the back of a spoon.
  • Add cold cream to a large mixing bowl. Then slowly pour the heated mixture into the cold cream. Stir in the vanilla to combine.
  • Cover the bowl and refrigerate overnight.
  • Add the completely cooled ice cream mixture into an ice cream machine and churn for approximately 25 minutes (refer to manufacturer instructions).
  • Once churned it will be the consistency of soft serve. Transfer the ice cream to a freezer-safe container with a lid and place into the freezer until completely firm, about 4 hours.
  • Serve with a light sprinkling of whole black sesame seeds or fresh fruit.
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: apples