Sweet Corn Ice Cream
This creamy and refreshing sweet corn ice cream is the perfect summer treat.
Ingredients - Serves 6
- Salt - 1/4 teaspoon
- Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon
- Egg yolks - 4
- Granulated sugar - 3/4 cup
- Heavy cream - 1 cup
- Whole milk - 2 cups
- Sweet corn - 4 ears
Let's Get Started
- Cut the kernels off the corn cobs and set aside.
- In a saucepan, combine the milk, cream, and corn kernels. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
- Remove from heat and let the mixture steep for 30 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the sugar and egg yolks until pale and creamy.
- Slowly pour the warm corn mixture into the egg mixture, whisking constantly.
- Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and salt.
- Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any corn solids.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until chilled.
- Pour the chilled mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- Transfer the churned ice cream to a lidded container and freeze for at least 2 hours, or until firm.
- Serve the sweet corn ice cream in bowls or cones and enjoy!
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Dessert
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Calories: 250
- Fat: 12g
- Carbs: 35g
- Protein: 4g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Sugar: 20g