Black Sesame Ice Cream

Ingredients

• 0.25 cup black sesame seeds (toasted and ground into a paste)
• 4 egg yolks (large)
• 3 tbsp sugar (added to egg yolks)
• 1.5 cup heavy cream (estimated for standard custard base)
• 0.5 cup whole milk (estimated for standard custard base)

Steps

1. 1

   Place 1/4 cup of black sesame seeds in a pan over medium heat and toast them until you can smell the aroma and they start to pop.

2. 2

   Grind the toasted seeds until they form a thick, smooth paste.

3. 3

   In a separate bowl, combine 4 egg yolks and 3 spoons of sugar. Mix them together thoroughly and set aside.

4. 4

   In a saucepan, heat the cream and milk (if using) until simmering, then slowly temper the egg mixture by whisking in a small amount of the hot liquid.

5. 5

   Combine everything back into the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon.

6. 6

   Whisk the black sesame paste into the custard base until fully incorporated.

7. 7

   Chill the mixture completely in the refrigerator before churning in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Notes

The creator mentions this can be served as a 'soft serve version' if eaten immediately after churning, or frozen longer for a firmer texture. Black sesame is noted for being rich in Omega-3s.

Nutrition per serving

• dessert
• ice cream
• korean
• black sesame
• vegetarian
• easyrecipe
• homemade ice cream