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Toasted Black Sesame Ice Cream

Delight in Toasted Black Sesame Ice Cream Bliss at Home

Experience the unique flavor of Toasted Black Sesame Ice Cream, a creamy and indulgent gluten-free dessert perfect for summer.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Ice Cream Base
  • 0.25 cup black sesame seeds Toast before using
  • 4 large egg yolks Provides richness
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar Can substitute with honey
  • 2 cups whole milk Can be replaced with non-dairy milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream Essential for richness
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Use pure extract

Equipment

  • ice cream maker
  • Mixing bowl
  • medium saucepan
  • Fine-mesh sieve
  • spice grinder

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast ¼ cup of black sesame seeds for 15-20 seconds until aromatic.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together 4 large egg yolks and ¾ cup of granulated sugar until smooth.
  3. In a medium saucepan, combine 2 cups of whole milk, 1 cup of heavy cream, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, heating gently.
  4. Gradually whisk ¼ cup of the hot cream mixture into the egg yolks to temper the eggs.
  5. Pour the tempered egg mixture back into the saucepan, stirring constantly until it thickens.
  6. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl and whisk in the ground black sesame powder.
  7. Let the mixture cool to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate for 6-8 hours.
  8. Churn the well-chilled mixture in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer's instructions.
  9. Transfer the churned ice cream to a freezer-safe container and freeze for at least 4 hours before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container; allow to soften slightly at room temperature before serving.

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