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Frutta Martorana Ice Cream Recipe

Ingredients with Measurements:
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup sugar
- 6 egg yolks
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup Frutta Martorana (marzipan fruit)

Special equipment needed:
- Ice cream maker

Step-by-step instructions:
1. In a saucepan, heat the heavy cream, whole milk, and sugar over medium heat until the sugar dissolves.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks until they are light and frothy.
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.
5. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
6. Allow the mixture to cool completely in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
7. Once the mixture is chilled, churn it in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer's instructions.
8. While the ice cream is churning, chop the Frutta Martorana into small pieces.
9. Once the ice cream is finished churning, fold in the chopped Frutta Martorana.
10. Transfer the ice cream to a freezer-safe container and freeze for at least 4 hours or until firm.


- Time:
Preparation time: 20 minutes
- Cooking time: 10 minutes
- Chilling time: 2 hours
- Freezing time: 4 hours
Temperature:
- Heat cream mixture over medium heat
- Cook egg mixture over low heat
- Freeze ice cream until firm
Serving size:
- Makes about 1 quart of ice cream
- Serving size: 1/2 cup

Nutritional information:
- Calories: 320
- Fat: 22g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Protein: 4g

Substitutions for ingredients:
- Half-and-half can be used instead of heavy cream
- 2% milk can be used instead of whole milk
- Splenda or Stevia can be used instead of sugar
- Almond extract can be used instead of vanilla extract

Variations:
- Use different flavors of marzipan fruit
- Add chopped nuts or chocolate chips to the ice cream

Tips and tricks:
- Make sure the ice cream mixture is completely chilled before churning
- Don't over-churn the ice cream or it will become too hard
- Store the ice cream in an airtight container to prevent freezer burn

Storage instructions:
- Store the ice cream in an airtight container in the freezer 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 waffle cone or bowl
- Top with whipped cream and a cherry

Garnishes:
- Chopped nuts or chocolate chips
- Fresh fruit

Pairings:
- Serve with a slice of cake or pie

Suggested side dishes:
- Fresh fruit salad
- Cookies

Troubleshooting advice:
- If the ice cream is too hard, let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes to soften.

Food safety advice:
- Make sure to cook the egg mixture over low heat to prevent curdling.

Food history:
- Frutta Martorana is a traditional Sicilian dessert made from marzipan fruit.

Flavor profiles:
- Sweet, creamy, and nutty

Serving suggestions:
- Serve as a dessert after dinner

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Region: Italian

Taste: Sweet, Fruity, Creamy, Nutty