Black Sesame Ice Cream
Black Sesame Ice Cream gets its deep, nutty flavor from roasted black sesame seeds blended into a rich, creamy base. The seeds are ground into a paste before being folded into the custard, which gives the finished ice cream its distinctive dark color and earthy taste. Allow several hours of churning and freezing time for the best texture.
Equipment
- 1 Ice Cream Maker
- 1 Medium saucepan
- 1 Whisk
- 1 Mixing Bowl
- 1 Blender
- 1 Fine Mesh Sieve
Ingredients
- ½ cup black sesame seeds toasted lightly until fragrant
- 1 cup heavy cream preferably organic
- 1 cup whole milk preferably organic
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar
- 4 pcs egg yolks
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Begin by lightly toasting the black sesame seeds over medium heat until they release a nutty aroma, about 3 minutes. Use a blender to grind them into a fine paste; adding a teaspoon of hot water can help achieve a smoother texture.
- In a medium saucepan, combine the cream, milk, and half of the sugar over medium heat, stirring occasionally until it’s hot but not boiling, around 5 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, remaining sugar, and salt until pale and fluffy. Slowly pour half of the hot cream mixture into the yolks, stirring continuously to temper the eggs, then return the mixture to the saucepan.
- Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon, approximately 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and mix in the sesame paste until well incorporated. Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a clean bowl to ensure a smooth texture.
- Chill the mixture in the refrigerator until completely cold, for at least 2 hours. Then churn in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Notes
For those without an ice cream maker, pour the mixture into a shallow container and freeze, stirring every half hour to break up ice crystals.
Nutrition
Calories: 319kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 5gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 57mgSodium: 35mgPotassium: 158mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 660IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 199mgIron: 2mg
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