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Toasted Black Sesame Ice Cream

Toasted Black Sesame Ice Cream: A Creamy Summer Delight

Discover the unique flavor of Toasted Black Sesame Ice Cream, a creamy dessert that's gluten-free and perfect for summer indulgence.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Ice Cream Base
  • 1/2 cup black sesame seeds Toast them for enhanced flavor
  • 6 large egg yolks Essential for texture
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar Can substitute with cane or coconut sugar
  • 2 cups whole milk Lower-fat milk is an alternative
  • 1 cup heavy cream For a creamy consistency
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Almond extract can be an alternative
To Serve
  • 1/4 cup toasted sesame seeds For topping
  • 1 cup mochi Serve alongside

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Medium bowl
  • Medium saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Ice Cream Maker
  • airtight container

Method
 

Toasted Black Sesame Ice Cream Instructions
  1. Toast the black sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 15-20 seconds until fragrant. Pulse into a fine powder.
  2. Whisk egg yolks and granulated sugar in a bowl until light and smooth, about 1 minute.
  3. Heat whole milk, heavy cream, and vanilla extract in a saucepan until steaming, about 5-6 minutes.
  4. Slowly add 1/4 cup of the hot cream mixture to the egg yolks while whisking to temper them.
  5. Pour the egg mixture back into the saucepan and cook over low heat until thickened, reaching about 170°F.
  6. Strain the custard mixture into a clean bowl and whisk in the ground black sesame powder.
  7. Cool the mixture to room temperature for 30 minutes, then refrigerate for 6-8 hours or overnight.
  8. Churn the chilled mixture in an ice cream maker according to instructions for about 15-20 minutes.
  9. Transfer churned ice cream to an airtight container and freeze overnight for hardening.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds before serving for added crunch.

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