Basil ice cream
Yes, you read that right: this is indeed a basil ice cream recipe. With Thermomix, put on your 3-star chef apron. Original and tasty, this ice cream is an invitation to travel. A dessert of choice, worthy of the greatest tables, economical and quick to make.
Ingredients :
- 1 bunch of basil + 12 leaves
- 500g milk
- 6 egg yolks
- 70 g caster sugar
- 25 cl whipping cream
Preparation :
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1
Pour the milk into the bowl and heat it for 5 min, 100°C, speed 1. Add the bunch of basil. Let it infuse for 10 minutes. Pour in the milk, egg yolks, sugar and cream. Program your robot 7 min, 80°C, speed 4. Let cool. Add the 12 basil leaves. Blend them for 10 sec, speed 5.
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2
Pour the preparation from an ice cube tray and put it in the freezer for at least 3 hours.
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3
To serve your basil ice cream: put the ice cubes in the bowl. Mix 5 sec in Turbo mode, then 1 min / speed 9. Help yourself with the spatula. Then insert the whisk. Blend 20 sec, speed 3.
Tips
Serve your basil ice cream with raspberries or strawberries. Also delicious with a chocolate cake or a rhubarb compote. For a touch of originality, add 2 mint leaves to your recipe.
