Omans' Gift: Frankincense Ice Cream
- 2 1/2 cups milk
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 10 -15 drops 100% pure frankincense oil (boswellia sacra, available at health food stores*)
- 1 cup sugar, divided in half
- 3 egg yolks
- Breathe in the beauty of Frankincense, close your eyes and travel to the exotic heart of Oman.
- On your voyage you'll need little more than cream, milk, sugar, eggs and... 100% pure Frankincense oil (Boswellia Sacra).
- First, whip three golden balls of sunshine (egg yolks) with a 1/2 cup of sugar, You want the mixture to become thick and soft yellow.
- Meanwhile, heat up the milk, cream and remaining sugar in a medium pot. Slide off the stove right before it reaches a bubble and whisk the hot liquid a little at a time into your egg mixture.
- Return to medium-low heat and cook until thickened and the velvety mixture coats the back of a spoon.
- Even the steam crawls through the air like incense, Beautiful.
- Whisk in the frankincense drops to taste and strain. Tip: the oil will want to separate so move quickly to incorporate it (as though you're making salad dressing). Chill the mixture in an ice bath or overnight in the refrigerator.
- Churn in an ice cream maker according to manufacturer's instructions.
- Enjoy the moment.
- Wrap yourself in relaxation.
- Let the ice cream lift your senses and encourage a smile to curl up from the corner of your lips.
- It's worth it.
milk, heavy cream, frankincense oil, sugar, egg yolks
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/omans-gift-frankincense-ice-cream-493308 (may not work)