Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 cup ube (purple yam) jam
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 egg yolks
Special equipment needed:
- Ice cream maker
- Blender or food processor
Step-by-step instructions:
1. In a blender or food processor, puree the ube jam until smooth.
2. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
3. Add the ube puree to the cream cheese and mix until well combined.
4. In a medium saucepan, combine the heavy cream, whole milk, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and salt. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture is hot but not boiling.
5. In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks until pale and frothy.
6. Slowly pour the hot cream mixture into the egg yolks, whisking constantly to prevent the eggs from curdling.
7. Pour the egg and cream mixture back into the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
8. Remove from heat and strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into the bowl with the ube and cream cheese mixture. Stir until well combined.
9. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight.
10. Once chilled, pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions.
11. 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: 15 minutes
Chilling time: 2 hours or overnight
Freezing time: 4 hours
5. Temperature:
Cook over medium heat and chill in the refrigerator.
Serving size:
Makes about 1 quart of ice cream.
Nutritional information:
Calories: 300
Fat: 18g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Protein: 4g
Sodium: 120mg
Sugar: 28g
Substitutions for ingredients:
- Ube jam can be substituted with mashed ube or ube extract.
- Cream cheese can be substituted with mascarpone cheese or ricotta cheese.
- Heavy cream can be substituted with coconut cream or almond milk.
- Whole milk can be substituted with soy milk or oat milk.
Variations:
- Add crushed graham crackers or toasted coconut flakes for added texture.
- Swirl in some ube jam or caramel sauce for a ripple effect.
- Top with whipped cream and fresh berries for a colorful and refreshing dessert.
Tips and tricks:
- Make sure to strain the custard mixture before adding it to the ube and cream cheese mixture to ensure a smooth and creamy texture.
- Chill the mixture thoroughly before churning to ensure a smooth and creamy ice cream.
- Freeze the ice cream in a shallow container to speed up the freezing process.
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 scooping.
Presentation ideas:
Serve the ice cream in a colorful bowl or cone and top with whipped cream and fresh berries.
Garnishes:
Whipped cream, fresh berries, crushed graham crackers, toasted coconut flakes.
Pairings:
Serve the ice cream with a slice of ube cheesecake or a cup of hot coffee.
Suggested side dishes:
Fresh fruit salad or a slice of angel food cake.
Troubleshooting advice:
- If the ice cream is too hard, let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes to soften.
- If the ice cream is too soft, freeze it for a few more hours until it reaches the desired consistency.
Food safety advice:
Make sure to cook the custard mixture to at least 160°F to ensure that any harmful bacteria are killed.
Food history:
Ube is a popular ingredient in Filipino cuisine and is often used in desserts such as cakes, ice cream, and pastries.
Flavor profiles:
Ube has a sweet and nutty flavor, while cream cheese adds a tangy and creamy taste to the ice cream.
Serving suggestions:
Serve the ice cream as a refreshing dessert after a meal or as a sweet treat on a hot summer day.
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Region: Philippine
Taste: Creamy, Sweet, Cheesy, Ube, Ube-Flavored