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Sweet corn ice cream with honey

Sweet corn ice cream with honey

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Chill Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 ears fresh sweet corn about 2 cups kernels
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • ½ cup raw honey
  • 4 large egg yolks
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract optional

Method
 

  1. Slice kernels from corn. Add kernels and cobs to saucepan with cream and milk.
  2. Heat gently and simmer 15–20 minutes. Remove cobs.
  3. Blend mixture until smooth. Strain thoroughly.
  4. Whisk yolks with honey and salt.
  5. Temper yolks with warm corn cream.
  6. Cook over medium-low heat until custard thickens (170–175°F).
  7. Chill completely (at least 4 hours).
  8. Churn in ice cream maker.
  9. Freeze 2–3 hours before serving.

Notes

  • Always strain the blended corn mixture.
  • Chill the base completely before churning.
  • Use fresh sweet corn for best flavor.
  • Let ice cream sit 5–10 minutes before scooping.