Ingredients with Measurements:
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 6 egg yolks
- 1/2 cup blue pea flower tea (brewed from 1/4 cup dried blue pea flowers)
Special equipment needed:
- Ice cream maker
- Fine mesh strainer
Step-by-step instructions:
1. In a medium saucepan, heat the heavy cream, whole milk, sugar, and salt over medium heat until the sugar dissolves.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks until smooth.
3. Slowly pour the hot cream mixture into the egg yolks, whisking constantly.
4. Pour the mixture back into the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon (about 10 minutes).
5. Remove from heat and strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a large bowl.
6. Stir in the blue pea flower tea.
7. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
8. Once chilled, pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions.
9. Transfer the ice cream to a freezer-safe container and freeze for at least 2 hours before serving.
Time:
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 10 minutes
Chilling time: 4 hours or overnight
Freezing time: 2 hours
Temperature:
Cook over medium heat and chill in the refrigerator. Freeze in the freezer.
Serving size:
Makes about 1 quart of ice cream. Serving size is 1/2 cup.
Nutritional information:
Calories per serving: 250
Fat: 18g
Carbohydrates: 20g
Protein: 3g
Substitutions for ingredients:
- Blue pea flower tea can be substituted with any other herbal tea or fruit juice.
Variations:
- Add chopped nuts or chocolate chips to the ice cream mixture before churning.
- Use the ice cream as a base for a sundae with toppings like caramel sauce, whipped cream, and sprinkles.
Tips and tricks:
- Make sure to strain the mixture before churning to remove any lumps or impurities.
- For a creamier texture, use all heavy cream instead of a combination of heavy cream and whole milk.
Storage instructions:
Store the ice cream in a freezer-safe container with a tight-fitting lid for up to 2 weeks.
Reheating instructions:
Allow the ice cream to soften at room temperature for a few minutes before serving.
Presentation ideas:
Serve the ice cream in a bowl or cone and top with fresh blueberries or a sprinkle of blue pea flower petals.
Garnishes:
Fresh blueberries or blue pea flower petals.
Pairings:
Serve with a cup of hot tea or coffee.
Suggested side dishes:
Fresh fruit or a slice of cake.
Troubleshooting advice:
- If the mixture doesn't thicken, continue cooking over low heat until it reaches the desired consistency.
- If the ice cream is too hard, let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes before serving.
Food safety advice:
- Make sure to cook the egg yolks to a safe temperature to avoid any risk of foodborne illness.
- Store the ice cream in a freezer-safe container with a tight-fitting lid to prevent freezer burn.
Food history:
Blue pea flower tea is a traditional herbal tea in Southeast Asia, known for its vibrant blue color and health benefits.
Flavor profiles:
The ice cream has a creamy, sweet flavor with a subtle floral note from the blue pea flower tea.
Serving suggestions:
Serve the ice cream as a refreshing dessert on a hot summer day.
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Region: Thai
Taste: Sweet, Floral, Creamy, Refreshing