Basil Ice Cream

12 servings

90 minutes

Basil ice cream is a refined and unusual treat from sunny Italy, where flavor experimentation is cherished. Fragrant basil reveals a fresh, lightly spicy, and herbal note in this dessert. Its thick creamy texture and delicate balance of sweetness with subtle bitterness make it a true gastronomic revelation, perfect as a finishing touch after a hearty dinner.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 171.5
• Proteins: 5.5g
• Fats: 8.5g
• Carbohydrates: 18.3g

Ingredients

• Sugar: 170 g
• Milk: 1 l
• Basil: 10 g
• Egg yolk: 14 pc

Cooking steps

1. Mix 60 grams of sugar with milk, bring to a boil, add finely chopped basil (leave one sprig for garnish). Let the mixture steep for ten minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Milk: 1 l
   • Sugar: 170 g
   • Basil: 10 g

2. Separate the egg whites from the yolks. Whisk the yolks with the remaining sugar. Bring the milk to a boil again, pour it into the egg-sugar mixture. Heat everything to 84 degrees in a water bath, strain, and place in an ice bath, leaving it in the refrigerator overnight.

   Required ingredients:

   • Egg yolk: 14 pieces
   • Sugar: 170 g
   • Milk: 1 l

3. Churn the mixture in the ice cream maker and garnish with a basil sprig when serving.

   Required ingredients:

   • Basil: 10 g