Honey Ice Cream with Almond Nougatine
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup milk
- 4 egg yolks
- 1/2 to 3/4 cup honey
- Almond Nougatine, recipe follows
- Sesame Seed Cups, recipe follows
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup sliced, blanched almonds
- 1 1/4 cups sesame seeds
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 3/4 cup (4 to 5) egg whites
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon sifted all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil (optional)
- Milk
- In a large, heavy saucepan, bring the cream and milk to a boil.
- In a large, stainless steel bowl, whisk the egg yolks.
- Gradually pour the heated liquid into the bowl, whisking all the while.
- Return to the saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring with a wooden spoon, until the mixture coats the back of a spoon.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the honey, to taste.
- Transfer to a clean bowl and chill over ice cubes and cold water.
- Strain.
- Freeze in an ice cream maker according to manufacturer's instructions.
- Just before the ice cream is completely set, stir in the Almond Nougatine, and continue to churn for a few minutes longer.
- Serve in a Sesame Seed Cup.
- Brush a small baking sheet with vegetable oil and set aside.
- In a medium-size, heavy saucepan, cook the sugar over high heat until it turns a caramel color.
- Stir in the almonds and cook for 1 to 2 minutes longer.
- Pour out onto the prepared pan in a very thin layer and let harden.
- Cool.
- When completely set, scrape the nougatine onto a chopping board with a heavy spatula.
- Cut or chop into small bits.
- Store in an airtight container until ready to use.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together all of the ingredients, except the milk, until well combined.
- Let rest at least 30 minutes, up to overnight, refrigerated and covered.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Using a 2-tablespoon measure, spoon some of the batter onto a non-stick baking sheet.
- Dip a fork into the milk and, using the back of the tines, gently pat the batter, spreading it into a very thin circle, about 6 to 8 inches in diameter.
- (The milk will prevent the sugar from sticking to the fork.)
- You should be able to make 2 to 3 circles on an 11 by 15-inch baking sheet, spaced about 2 1/2 inches apart.
- Bake 8 to 10 minutes, until golden brown.
- Remove the pan from the oven and immediately shape over a 2 1/2-to-3-inch bowl or mold, forming a free form cup.
- Let harden.
- You may want to start by making 1 or 2 at a time, the cookie crisps very quickly and can crack.
- Yield: 10 to 12 cups
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Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/honey-ice-cream-with-almond-nougatine-recipe.html (may not work)