Sweetcorn ice cream recipe
- 550 g (19.4oz) sweetcorn
- 1 pinch saffron
- 470 ml (16.5fl oz) milk
- 470 ml (16.5fl oz) double cream
- 150 g (5.3oz) sugar
- 10 free range egg yolks
- Add the sweetcorn and saffron to a pot along with the milk, cream and 100g of the sugar.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring, then turn off the heat.
- Using a hand blender, puree the mixture.
- Infuse for one hour.
- Bring the mixture back to a simmer, then turn off the heat.
- In a small bowl, whisk the egg yolks and remaining 50g of sugar using a hand mixer.
- Add a splash of the hot cream mixture to the yolks, stirring constantly.
- Add the yolk mixture to the saucepan while stirring.
- Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until the custard thickens enough to coat the spoon, about 10 minutes.
- Pass the custard through a fine sieve, pressing down on the solids.
- Discard the solids.
- Let the custard cool, then cover and chill for at least four hours.
- Churn in an ice cream maker according to the instruction book.
- Freeze as instructed.
sweetcorn, saffron, sugar, range egg yolks
Taken from www.lovefood.com/guide/recipes/45861/sweetcorn-ice-cream-recipe (may not work)