Black Sesame Ice Cream
Black sesame ice cream is a popular Japanese dessert that offers the perfect harmony of intense, nutty sesame flavor and creamy ice cream. The deep, rich aroma of toasted sesame seeds provides a uniquely delicious experience. One scoop of this special ice cream is guaranteed to bring a new favorite to the world of exotic flavors!
Ingredients for this recipe
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Preparation Steps
1
In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the black sesame seeds for 2-3 minutes, until fragrant, being careful not to burn them.
2
Grind the toasted sesame seeds in a food processor or mortar and pestle into a fine paste until you get an oily and smooth consistency.
3
In a medium saucepan, heat the milk and heavy cream over medium heat until it is almost simmering. Do not let it boil!
4
In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks with the sugar until light and creamy.
5
Gradually, while whisking constantly, add a small amount of the warm milk mixture to the egg mixture to temper the eggs and prevent them from curdling.
6
Pour the entire mixture back into the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens. It's ready when it coats the back of a wooden spoon.
7
Remove from heat, then stir in the sesame seed paste, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Let it cool completely.
8
Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions.
9
If you don't have an ice cream maker, pour it into a shallow container and place it in the freezer. Every 30 minutes, stir it with a fork to prevent large ice crystals from forming. Repeat this for 3-4 hours.
10
Before serving, let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes to make it easier to scoop.
