Chamomile Blackberry Ice Cream
Indulge in the delightful fusion of floral and fruity flavors with this Chamomile Blackberry Ice Cream. Infused with calming chamomile and sweet blackberries, this creamy dessert is perfect for warm summer days or cozy nights in. Its unique taste will impress your guests at gatherings, making it a standout choice for any occasion. Easy to make with fresh ingredients, this ice cream promises a refreshing treat that’s both comforting and indulgent.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churning
- Cuisine: Fusion
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces fresh blackberries
- 3 cups whole milk
- 1¾ cup heavy cream
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 4½ tablespoons honey
- 1½ teaspoons vanilla bean paste
- ½ cup dried chamomile
- 2½ ounces full-fat cream cheese
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar (for blackberry swirl)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (for blackberry swirl)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- ¾ cup granulated sugar (for ice cream base)
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon vodka (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare an ice bath and chill a metal loaf pan in the freezer.
- Make the blackberry swirl: Cook blackberries, sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice until thick; puree and chill.
- Create the chamomile base: Steep chamomile in a mix of milk, heavy cream, sugar, honey, and vanilla after boiling; strain.
- Mix cornstarch slurry into the strained mixture; add cream cheese until smooth.
- Chill the mixture thoroughly before churning it in an ice cream maker until soft-serve consistency.
- Layer the ice cream and blackberry sauce in the loaf pan; freeze until firm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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