Homemade Ice Cream with Vodka and Cranberries
6 servings
240 minutes
Homemade ice cream with vodka and cranberry is an unusual treat inspired by Russian culinary tradition. Cranberries, known for their bright flavor and tartness, add freshness to the dessert, while vodka provides a subtle warming note that highlights the creamy softness of the ice cream. This dessert can be an exquisite ending to a dinner, surprising with the combination of familiar ingredients in a new guise. Custard, cream, and airy texture make it incredibly soft, while the cranberry-vodka mix adds character. Inspired by classic Russian winter evenings when treats bring warmth and coziness, this dessert is a bold interpretation of traditional flavors. It pairs perfectly with a cup of strong coffee or a glass of dessert wine, creating a harmonious balance of sweetness, acidity, and a light alcoholic hint.
1
Put 6 egg yolks in a bowl, add 50 grams of powdered sugar and beat until white. Add dessert wine. Place the bowl in a water bath, cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring, until a custard is obtained. Cover with a sheet of parchment greased with butter and cool for 1 hour.
- Egg yolk: 2 pieces
- Icing sugar: 175 g
- Sweet (dessert) wine: 300 ml
- Butter: 1 teaspoon
2
Bring the vodka with cranberry to a boil, cook for 3-4 minutes. Cool down.
- Vodka: 125 ml
- Cranberry: 75 g
3
Whip the cream with 50 grams of powdered sugar. Cover and chill.
- Cream: 285 ml
- Icing sugar: 175 g
4
Pour the remaining powder with water, bring to a boil, and cook the syrup for 5 minutes.
- Icing sugar: 175 g
5
Whip the egg whites into a strong foam. Gradually pour in the syrup while continuing to whip.
- Chicken egg: 4 pieces
6
Add custard to the whipped cream. Add the cranberry-vodka mixture.
- Cream: 285 ml
- Vodka: 125 ml
- Cranberry: 75 g
7
Put in the freezer for 3 hours.
