Ingredients with Measurements:
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup Aachener Printen cookies, crushed
Special equipment needed:
- Ice cream maker
Step-by-step instructions:
1. In a medium saucepan, combine the heavy cream, whole milk, sugar, honey, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, nutmeg, and salt. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture comes to a simmer.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg yolks. Slowly pour about 1 cup of the hot cream mixture into the egg yolks, whisking constantly.
3. Pour the egg yolk mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining cream mixture. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon, about 5-7 minutes.
4. Remove the mixture from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean bowl.
5. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap, pressing the wrap directly onto the surface of the mixture to prevent a skin from forming. Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
6. Churn the chilled mixture in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer's instructions.
7. During the last few minutes of churning, add the crushed Aachener Printen cookies to the ice cream maker and churn until they are evenly distributed.
8. Transfer the ice cream to a freezer-safe container and freeze until firm, at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Time:
Preparation time: 20 minutes
- Cooking time: 10 minutes
- Chilling time: 4 hours or overnight
- Freezing time: 4 hours or overnight
Temperature:
- Simmer over medium heat
- Chill in the refrigerator
- Freeze in the freezer
Serving size:
- Makes about 1 quart of ice cream
- Serving size: 1/2 cup
Nutritional information:
- Calories: 320
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
- Sodium: 100mg
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Sugar: 27g
- Protein: 3g
Substitutions for ingredients:
- Instead of heavy cream, you can use half-and-half or a combination of milk and cream.
- Instead of Aachener Printen cookies, you can use gingerbread cookies or any other spiced cookie.
Variations:
- Add a swirl of caramel or chocolate sauce to the ice cream before freezing.
- Top the ice cream with whipped cream and additional crushed Aachener Printen cookies before serving.
Tips and tricks:
- Make sure to strain the ice cream mixture through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any lumps or bits of cooked egg.
- Chill the mixture thoroughly before churning to ensure a smooth and creamy texture.
- Crush the Aachener Printen cookies into small pieces to ensure even distribution throughout the ice cream.
Storage instructions:
- Store the ice cream in a freezer-safe container with a tight-fitting lid.
- It will keep in the freezer for up to 2 weeks.
Reheating instructions:
- Allow the ice cream to soften at room temperature for a few minutes before scooping.
Presentation ideas:
- Serve the ice cream in a bowl or cone.
- Top with whipped cream and additional crushed Aachener Printen cookies.
Garnishes:
- Whipped cream
- Crushed Aachener Printen cookies
- Caramel or chocolate sauce
Pairings:
- Serve with a cup of hot cocoa or coffee.
Suggested side dishes:
- None
Troubleshooting advice:
- If the ice cream mixture curdles or separates while cooking, remove it from the heat and whisk vigorously until it comes back together.
- If the ice cream is too hard after freezing, let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes before scooping.
Food safety advice:
- Make sure to cook the egg yolks to a safe temperature of 160°F to prevent any risk of foodborne illness.
Food history:
- Aachener Printen are a type of spiced cookie that originated in the German city of Aachen.
- They are traditionally made with honey, cinnamon, cloves, and aniseed.
Flavor profiles:
- Spicy, sweet, creamy
Serving suggestions:
- Serve as a dessert after a holiday meal or as a sweet treat on a cold winter day.
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Region: German
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