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Sweet Corn Ice Cream
Indulge in the delectable creaminess of Sweet Corn Ice Cream, a perfect summer delight that blends the sweetness of fresh corn with a hint of vanilla. This unique dessert, tracing its roots to the inventive palates of Mexico, is a refreshing twist on traditional ice cream. It offers a luscious, velvety texture that will make your taste buds dance with joy!
Ingredients
- Sweet corn kernels, fresh
- 2 cups
- Whole milk
- 2 cups
- Heavy cream
- 1 cup
- Granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup
- Egg yolks
- 5
- Pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon
- Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon
Instructions
- Begin by cutting the kernels off the fresh sweet corn cobs. You should have about 2 cups of corn kernels.
- Combine the fresh corn kernels, whole milk, and heavy cream in a medium saucepan. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the corn mixture steep for 30 minutes to infuse the cream with the sweet corn flavor.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar and egg yolks until they reach a pale, creamy consistency.
- Gradually pour the warm corn mixture into the egg yolk mixture, whisking constantly to prevent the eggs from scrambling.
- Transfer the combined mixture back into the saucepan.
- Cook the mixture over low heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon. This should take about 10-15 minutes.
- Remove the mixture from the heat. Stir in the pure vanilla extract and salt to enhance the flavors.
- Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean bowl to remove any corn solids, ensuring a smooth ice cream base.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate the ice cream base for at least 4 hours, or overnight, until thoroughly chilled.
- Pour the chilled mixture into your ice cream maker. Churn according to the manufacturer's instructions until it reaches the consistency of soft serve.
- Transfer the churned ice cream to a lidded container. Freeze for at least 2 hours, or until firm enough to scoop.
- Serve your homemade Sweet Corn Ice Cream in bowls or cones, and savor the taste of summer in every bite!
Tips
- Use fresh corn for the best flavor. If fresh corn is not available, frozen corn can be used as a substitute.
- Adding a bit of salt helps balance the sweetness of the ice cream.
- For a creamier texture, you can substitute half of the whole milk with additional heavy cream.
- For a vegan version, use full-fat coconut milk and coconut cream in place of the whole milk and heavy cream. Substitute the egg yolks with 1/4 cup of cornstarch dissolved in a little cold water.
Dietary Information
Servings: 8 Dish Type: Dessert Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Additional Time (Chill and Freeze): 6 hours Calories: 300 Fat: 18g Carbs: 28g Protein: 5g Sodium: 100mg Sugar: 20g
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