Ice Cream
It's spring, which means that the weather is starting to warm up nicely. What better time to think about making homemade Ice Cream? Check out the Rocky Road Ice Cream, the Coca-Cola Soft Serve Ice Cream, and the rest of today's yumminess. Enjoy!
NO-CHURN GRASSHOPPER ICE CREAM
This is from Kayla Hoang on Today's site. It begins, "This ice cream, made in just 15 minutes in the comfort of your home, is inspired by grasshopper pie. Grasshopper pie is characterized by its mint filling and chocolate crust. In this recipe, a standard no-churn ice cream base of sweetened condensed milk and heavy cream is flavored with peppermint extract and tinted green to make it reminiscent of the creamy mint pie filling. It’s accented with snappy streaks of bittersweet chocolate and chunks of Oreos in homage to the pie’s chocolate crust.
"While some grasshopper pie and ice cream recipes include crème de cacao and crème de menthe, I chose to forgo the spirits to make this recipe family-friendly. Although the green food coloring makes the ice cream even more fun and festive, you can omit it. Regardless, this is one treat that’ll keep you coming back for another spoonful."
Prep Time: 15 minutes; Servings: 8-10
To view this online, go to https://www.today.com/recipes/no-churn-grasshopper-ice-cream-t296071.
Ingredients
1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1-3/4 teaspoons pure peppermint extract
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
4-6 drops green food coloring (optional)
2 cups cold heavy cream
16 whole (about 6-1/2 ounces) Oreos, roughly chopped into 1/4- to 1/2-inch pieces, plus more for topping as desired
2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, melted and cooled slightly
Preparation
Place a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan in the freezer while you prepare the ice cream.
In a large bowl, combine the sweetened condensed milk, peppermint extract, salt and food coloring (if using).
In a separate large bowl (or in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment), use an electric hand mixer to whip the cream on medium-high speed until it just reaches stiff peaks, 2 to 4 minutes.
Add half of the whipped cream to the bowl with the condensed milk mixture and whip on medium-low speed until just incorporated, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Scrape the bowl with a rubber spatula, as needed, to incorporate all of the condensed milk mixture. Add the rest of the whipped cream and whip on medium-low until fully combined.
Fold the chopped Oreos into the ice cream until evenly distributed.
In the chilled loaf pan, add about 1/3 of the ice cream and spread into an even layer. Drizzle about 1/3 of the melted chocolate over the ice cream. Use a small offset spatula, butter knife, toothpick or skewer to lightly swirl the chocolate into the ice cream.
Repeat, layering the rest of the ice cream and chocolate in two more batches, ending with the chocolate. Top with more chopped Oreos, as desired.
Return the pan to the freezer and freeze until the ice cream is firm, at least 6 hours.
STRAWBERRY BALSAMIC ICE CREAM
This comes from Audra (otherwise known as The Baker Chick). I absolutely love her site; it’s one of the ones that I go back to time and again. If you haven’t signed up for her emails, I highly recommend doing so. Go ahead, I’ll wait…
Yield: about 1 quart
To view this online, click here.
Ingredients
For the strawberries:
3 cups strawberries, hulled and quartered
2-1/2 tablespoons of sugar
2 tsp. balsamic vinegar
For the custard base:
5 egg yolks
1/2 cup sugar
1-3/4 cups heavy cream
3/4 cup milk (any fat content besides skim will be fine, but I used whole.)
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tsp. balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon vodka (optional but recommended)
Instructions
In a small saucepan, combine the strawberries and 2-1/2 tablespoons of sugar. Stir until berries are cooked and soft, about 5 minutes, stir in 2 teaspoons of balsamic and pureé with an immersion blender or in a regular blender. Set aside.
In a larger saucepan combine the egg yolks, 1/2 cup sugar, heavy cream, milk and salt. Cook on low heat, stirring with a whisk constantly until it starts to thicken.
Continue to stir with a spoon until the custard coats the back and a line remains when you run your finger down the spoon.
Stir in the strawberry pureé and the remaining 2 teaspoons of balsamic and the vodka if using. (It helps keep the ice cream from getting too frozen.)
Cool thoroughly (ideally overnight.)
Churn according to your ice cream maker's instructions and enjoy right away (soft serve consistency,) or freeze for a few hours to firm it up.
Notes: Recipe adapted from the cookbook: Sweet Cream and Sugar Cones.
CHOCOLATE TOFU ICE CREAM
This recipe is from the August 2000 issue of Vegetarian Times. It starts off, “You’d never guess that this rich, dence fudgy ice cream contains considerably less fat that the classic version.” Makes 5 cups.
Ingredients
1 lb. soft tofu, drained
1 cup sugar
1 cup plain soy milk
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 Tbs. vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Directions
In blender, puree all ingredients in 2 equal batches until very smooth.
Pour mixture into ice cream maker and freeze according to manufacturer’s directions. Serve right away or transfer to airtight container and freeze up to 3 days.
COCA-COLA SOFT SERVE ICE CREAM
This comes from one of my favorite emailing lists, the kitchn. I can't say enough about it or its sibling site, Apartment Therapy. To find this recipe online, click here. Makes approximately 1 quart
Ingredients
Coca-Cola Soft Serve with Peanut Brittle Crunch
For the ice cream:
3 cups Coca-Cola Classic (two 12-ounce cans)
1 (0.25 ounce) envelope unflavored gelatin
2 tablespoons cold water
1 tablespoon corn starch
1 cup whole milk
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup evaporated milk
2/3 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons corn syrup
For the peanut brittle:
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons water
1 cup dry-roasted peanuts
Kosher salt, to taste
Directions
For the ice cream, pour the Coca-Cola into a large, flat-sided skillet and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Continue boiling until the soda is reduced to approximately 1 cup, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
In a small bowl, sprinkle the gelatin powder over the water and set aside. In another small bowl, combine the cornstarch with a few tablespoons of milk and whisk until smooth.
Combine remaining milk, cream, evaporated milk, and sugar in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Whisk in the corn starch slurry and return to a boil, stirring constantly. Allow the mixture to boil for 1 minute, then remove from the heat. Add the Coca-Cola reduction and moistened gelatin, and whisk until the gelatin is completely combined.
Transfer the ice cream base to a gallon-sized plastic zipper bag. Press out the air and place in a large bowl filled with ice water until cold, about 30 minutes. (The mixture can also be transferred to an airtight container and held in the refrigerator for up to two days.) Pour the ice cream base into an ice cream maker and churn according to instructions. It can be served immediately or transferred to a freezer-safe container and chilled until firm.
When ready to make the peanut brittle, line a baking sheet with a silicon mat or parchment and set near the stove. Combine the sugar and water in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, swirling the pan occasionally to help dissolve the sugar. Do not stir. Continue cooking until the sugar begins to turn a golden amber shade, about 10 minutes. Remove the pan from heat and stir in the peanuts. Pour the nuts out to the baking sheet. Let the peanuts cool completely before breaking into pieces.
To serve ice cream so that it resembles swirled soft serve, transfer it to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip. Freeze the bag in 15 to 30 minute increments until the ice cream is firm, as needed. Squeeze and pipe the ice cream in a circular motion into a bowl or cone.
Top the ice cream with a piece of peanut brittle before serving. For extra Coca-Cola flavor, pour soda over the top for a "double Coke float."
ROCKY ROAD ICE CREAM
This yumminess comes from Scott Loitsch in The New York Times cooking enewsletter. For this recipe, Scott wrote, "Say hello to your new favorite rocky road ice cream recipe. A combination of dark chocolate and cocoa powder creates an extra fudgy base, while roasted almonds, marshmallows and just the right amount of salt (don’t skip it!) balance out the textures and flavors. Commercial ice creams benefit from stabilizers, egg yolks and other ingredients that keep it creamy and scoopable for weeks in your freezer, but homemade ice creams typically lack that staying power. In this smart recipe, marshmallows (which are also mixed into the final product) are melted into the base, acting as a stabilizer and resulting in an ice cream that stays scoopable in your freezer for longer. For an even 'rockier' road, add in mini chocolate chips, chocolate covered pretzel pieces or chopped cookies during the mix-in stage."
Prep Time: 5 minutes; Cook Time: 25 minutes, plus 9 hours' chilling, churning and freezing; Total Time: About 10 hours; Yield: About 1 quart
To view this online, go to . Of course, you may need to sign up for The New York Times cooking enewsletter to view it fully, but signing up is well worth it. Why? Great recipes, guides, and more.
Ingredients
1/2 cup blanched, slivered almonds
3 ounces dark chocolate (68 to 72-percent)
2/3 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (preferably dutch-processed)
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1-1/2 cups whole milk
1-1/2 cups heavy cream
2-1/2 cups mini marshmallows
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Preparation
Roast the almonds: Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Spread the almonds on a rimmed baking sheet and bake for 10 to 12 minutes, tossing occasionally, until the almonds are lightly browned and fragrant. Remove from the oven, let cool slightly and then roughly chop into small pieces. Set aside.
Meanwhile, chop the chocolate and set aside in a medium bowl. (This is the bowl that will be used to chill the ice cream base in the fridge.)
In a medium saucepan, whisk together the sugar, cocoa powder and salt, breaking up any lumps.
Pour in the milk, cream and 1 cup of the mini marshmallows. Set over medium heat and cook, whisking often, until the marshmallows have melted, the mixture is steaming and small bubbles begin to form around the edge of the pot, about 6 minutes. Remove from the heat.
Using a measuring cup, remove about 3/4 cup of the hot cream mixture and pour it over the chopped chocolate in the medium bowl. Let it sit, undisturbed, for 60 seconds, then whisk together until smooth.
Slowly stream in the remaining hot cream mixture, whisking constantly, until everything is incorporated and smooth.
Let cool slightly, then cover and chill the mixture in the fridge for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
Remove the chilled ice cream base from the refrigerator, whisk in the vanilla extract, then pour into an ice cream maker and churn according to machine instructions.
Layer the mix-ins: Once the ice cream has reached a thick, soft-serve consistency, add in 1/4 cup of the chopped almonds and 3/4 cup of mini marshmallows to the machine and churn until distributed. Turn off the machine. Into a a 9-inch loaf pan, scoop about half of the ice cream. Sprinkle with half the remaining mini marshmallows and half the remaining chopped almonds. Cover with the rest of the ice cream and finish with the rest of the marshmallows and almonds. Using a butter knife or chopstick, swirl through the ice cream a few times to further distribute the mix-ins. Cover with a sheet of plastic wrap or parchment, pressed into the surface of the ice cream, and freeze at least 4 hours. Let sit at room temperature for a few minutes before scooping.
FRESH MANGO ICE CREAM
Several years ago, I signed up for newsletters from Authentic Florida. If you haven't signed up for their newsletters, I highly recommend it (especially if you live in and/or love Florida).
This recipe was posted in the Authentic Florida newsletter on July 21, 2020, and reposted on July 15, 2021. It's definitely yummy, and is an Authentic Florida recipe. It begins, "Florida mangos are in season and Authentic Florida’s fresh mango ice cream recipe is the perfect dessert to help you cool down. Try this fresh, delicious, tropical, and refreshing dessert that does not require an ice cream machine!"
Yield: 1-1/2 gallons
To view this online, go to https://authenticflorida.com/authentic-floridas-fresh-mango-ice-cream/. (And while you're there, don't forget to sign up for Authentic Florida's newsletter.)
Ingredients
2-1/2 cups of cubed mangos (about 3 ripe medium-sized mangos)
1/3 + 3/4 cup of granulated sugar, plus extra if needed
2-1/2 Tablespoons of lime juice (1-2 limes)
1-3/4 cups of Half & Half cream
1-1/4 cups of coconut milk (1 can found in the Asian section of a grocery store)
6-8 fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)
1 ice cream maker (optional)
Instructions
Peel the mangos and cut them into small cubes. (You’ll be cutting around a large seed.) In a medium bowl combine the cubed mango with 1/3 cup of sugar, cover, and marinate in the refrigerator for one hour (or longer if you have the time).
Next, pour the contents from the refrigerated mangoes (including the juice) in a saucepan over medium-low heat for five minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove and cool. Note: if you have leftover mango (more than 2-1/2 cups), keep the mixture refrigerated to place over the finished ice cream.
In a blender or food processor, puree the mango mixture.
Next, add the lime juice and process it again. Cover and chill for an hour.
Gently stir in the pureed mango. Taste test the mixture to decide whether it’s sweet enough and if not add 1-2 tablespoons of sugar. From this point, pour into a plastic container, cover with a tight lid, and chill in the freezer, stirring occasionally until hardened. If you have an ice cream maker, following the recommended directions. In a large bowl, combine the Half & Half and the coconut milk with the remaining 3/4 cup sugar, stirring to dissolve the sugar.
Remove from the freezer 15 minutes before serving. Top with some mint and fresh-cut mangos. Enjoy!
NO-CHURN GRASSHOPPER ICE CREAM
This is from Kayla Hoang on Today's site. It begins, "This ice cream, made in just 15 minutes in the comfort of your home, is inspired by grasshopper pie. Grasshopper pie is characterized by its mint filling and chocolate crust. In this recipe, a standard no-churn ice cream base of sweetened condensed milk and heavy cream is flavored with peppermint extract and tinted green to make it reminiscent of the creamy mint pie filling. It’s accented with snappy streaks of bittersweet chocolate and chunks of Oreos in homage to the pie’s chocolate crust.
"While some grasshopper pie and ice cream recipes include crème de cacao and crème de menthe, I chose to forgo the spirits to make this recipe family-friendly. Although the green food coloring makes the ice cream even more fun and festive, you can omit it. Regardless, this is one treat that’ll keep you coming back for another spoonful."
Prep Time: 15 minutes; Servings: 8-10
To view this online, go to https://www.today.com/recipes/no-churn-grasshopper-ice-cream-t296071.
Ingredients
1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1-3/4 teaspoons pure peppermint extract
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
4-6 drops green food coloring (optional)
2 cups cold heavy cream
16 whole (about 6-1/2 ounces) Oreos, roughly chopped into 1/4- to 1/2-inch pieces, plus more for topping as desired
2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, melted and cooled slightly
Preparation
Place a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan in the freezer while you prepare the ice cream.
In a large bowl, combine the sweetened condensed milk, peppermint extract, salt and food coloring (if using).
In a separate large bowl (or in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment), use an electric hand mixer to whip the cream on medium-high speed until it just reaches stiff peaks, 2 to 4 minutes.
Add half of the whipped cream to the bowl with the condensed milk mixture and whip on medium-low speed until just incorporated, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Scrape the bowl with a rubber spatula, as needed, to incorporate all of the condensed milk mixture. Add the rest of the whipped cream and whip on medium-low until fully combined.
Fold the chopped Oreos into the ice cream until evenly distributed.
In the chilled loaf pan, add about 1/3 of the ice cream and spread into an even layer. Drizzle about 1/3 of the melted chocolate over the ice cream. Use a small offset spatula, butter knife, toothpick or skewer to lightly swirl the chocolate into the ice cream.
Repeat, layering the rest of the ice cream and chocolate in two more batches, ending with the chocolate. Top with more chopped Oreos, as desired.
Return the pan to the freezer and freeze until the ice cream is firm, at least 6 hours.
STRAWBERRY BALSAMIC ICE CREAM
This comes from Audra (otherwise known as The Baker Chick). I absolutely love her site; it’s one of the ones that I go back to time and again. If you haven’t signed up for her emails, I highly recommend doing so. Go ahead, I’ll wait…
Yield: about 1 quart
To view this online, click here.
Ingredients
For the strawberries:
3 cups strawberries, hulled and quartered
2-1/2 tablespoons of sugar
2 tsp. balsamic vinegar
For the custard base:
5 egg yolks
1/2 cup sugar
1-3/4 cups heavy cream
3/4 cup milk (any fat content besides skim will be fine, but I used whole.)
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tsp. balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon vodka (optional but recommended)
Instructions
In a small saucepan, combine the strawberries and 2-1/2 tablespoons of sugar. Stir until berries are cooked and soft, about 5 minutes, stir in 2 teaspoons of balsamic and pureé with an immersion blender or in a regular blender. Set aside.
In a larger saucepan combine the egg yolks, 1/2 cup sugar, heavy cream, milk and salt. Cook on low heat, stirring with a whisk constantly until it starts to thicken.
Continue to stir with a spoon until the custard coats the back and a line remains when you run your finger down the spoon.
Stir in the strawberry pureé and the remaining 2 teaspoons of balsamic and the vodka if using. (It helps keep the ice cream from getting too frozen.)
Cool thoroughly (ideally overnight.)
Churn according to your ice cream maker's instructions and enjoy right away (soft serve consistency,) or freeze for a few hours to firm it up.
Notes: Recipe adapted from the cookbook: Sweet Cream and Sugar Cones.
CHOCOLATE TOFU ICE CREAM
This recipe is from the August 2000 issue of Vegetarian Times. It starts off, “You’d never guess that this rich, dence fudgy ice cream contains considerably less fat that the classic version.” Makes 5 cups.
Ingredients
1 lb. soft tofu, drained
1 cup sugar
1 cup plain soy milk
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 Tbs. vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Directions
In blender, puree all ingredients in 2 equal batches until very smooth.
Pour mixture into ice cream maker and freeze according to manufacturer’s directions. Serve right away or transfer to airtight container and freeze up to 3 days.
COCA-COLA SOFT SERVE ICE CREAM
This comes from one of my favorite emailing lists, the kitchn. I can't say enough about it or its sibling site, Apartment Therapy. To find this recipe online, click here. Makes approximately 1 quart
Ingredients
Coca-Cola Soft Serve with Peanut Brittle Crunch
For the ice cream:
3 cups Coca-Cola Classic (two 12-ounce cans)
1 (0.25 ounce) envelope unflavored gelatin
2 tablespoons cold water
1 tablespoon corn starch
1 cup whole milk
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup evaporated milk
2/3 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons corn syrup
For the peanut brittle:
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons water
1 cup dry-roasted peanuts
Kosher salt, to taste
Directions
For the ice cream, pour the Coca-Cola into a large, flat-sided skillet and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Continue boiling until the soda is reduced to approximately 1 cup, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
In a small bowl, sprinkle the gelatin powder over the water and set aside. In another small bowl, combine the cornstarch with a few tablespoons of milk and whisk until smooth.
Combine remaining milk, cream, evaporated milk, and sugar in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Whisk in the corn starch slurry and return to a boil, stirring constantly. Allow the mixture to boil for 1 minute, then remove from the heat. Add the Coca-Cola reduction and moistened gelatin, and whisk until the gelatin is completely combined.
Transfer the ice cream base to a gallon-sized plastic zipper bag. Press out the air and place in a large bowl filled with ice water until cold, about 30 minutes. (The mixture can also be transferred to an airtight container and held in the refrigerator for up to two days.) Pour the ice cream base into an ice cream maker and churn according to instructions. It can be served immediately or transferred to a freezer-safe container and chilled until firm.
When ready to make the peanut brittle, line a baking sheet with a silicon mat or parchment and set near the stove. Combine the sugar and water in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, swirling the pan occasionally to help dissolve the sugar. Do not stir. Continue cooking until the sugar begins to turn a golden amber shade, about 10 minutes. Remove the pan from heat and stir in the peanuts. Pour the nuts out to the baking sheet. Let the peanuts cool completely before breaking into pieces.
To serve ice cream so that it resembles swirled soft serve, transfer it to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip. Freeze the bag in 15 to 30 minute increments until the ice cream is firm, as needed. Squeeze and pipe the ice cream in a circular motion into a bowl or cone.
Top the ice cream with a piece of peanut brittle before serving. For extra Coca-Cola flavor, pour soda over the top for a "double Coke float."
ROCKY ROAD ICE CREAM
This yumminess comes from Scott Loitsch in The New York Times cooking enewsletter. For this recipe, Scott wrote, "Say hello to your new favorite rocky road ice cream recipe. A combination of dark chocolate and cocoa powder creates an extra fudgy base, while roasted almonds, marshmallows and just the right amount of salt (don’t skip it!) balance out the textures and flavors. Commercial ice creams benefit from stabilizers, egg yolks and other ingredients that keep it creamy and scoopable for weeks in your freezer, but homemade ice creams typically lack that staying power. In this smart recipe, marshmallows (which are also mixed into the final product) are melted into the base, acting as a stabilizer and resulting in an ice cream that stays scoopable in your freezer for longer. For an even 'rockier' road, add in mini chocolate chips, chocolate covered pretzel pieces or chopped cookies during the mix-in stage."
Prep Time: 5 minutes; Cook Time: 25 minutes, plus 9 hours' chilling, churning and freezing; Total Time: About 10 hours; Yield: About 1 quart
To view this online, go to . Of course, you may need to sign up for The New York Times cooking enewsletter to view it fully, but signing up is well worth it. Why? Great recipes, guides, and more.
Ingredients
1/2 cup blanched, slivered almonds
3 ounces dark chocolate (68 to 72-percent)
2/3 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (preferably dutch-processed)
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1-1/2 cups whole milk
1-1/2 cups heavy cream
2-1/2 cups mini marshmallows
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Preparation
Roast the almonds: Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Spread the almonds on a rimmed baking sheet and bake for 10 to 12 minutes, tossing occasionally, until the almonds are lightly browned and fragrant. Remove from the oven, let cool slightly and then roughly chop into small pieces. Set aside.
Meanwhile, chop the chocolate and set aside in a medium bowl. (This is the bowl that will be used to chill the ice cream base in the fridge.)
In a medium saucepan, whisk together the sugar, cocoa powder and salt, breaking up any lumps.
Pour in the milk, cream and 1 cup of the mini marshmallows. Set over medium heat and cook, whisking often, until the marshmallows have melted, the mixture is steaming and small bubbles begin to form around the edge of the pot, about 6 minutes. Remove from the heat.
Using a measuring cup, remove about 3/4 cup of the hot cream mixture and pour it over the chopped chocolate in the medium bowl. Let it sit, undisturbed, for 60 seconds, then whisk together until smooth.
Slowly stream in the remaining hot cream mixture, whisking constantly, until everything is incorporated and smooth.
Let cool slightly, then cover and chill the mixture in the fridge for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
Remove the chilled ice cream base from the refrigerator, whisk in the vanilla extract, then pour into an ice cream maker and churn according to machine instructions.
Layer the mix-ins: Once the ice cream has reached a thick, soft-serve consistency, add in 1/4 cup of the chopped almonds and 3/4 cup of mini marshmallows to the machine and churn until distributed. Turn off the machine. Into a a 9-inch loaf pan, scoop about half of the ice cream. Sprinkle with half the remaining mini marshmallows and half the remaining chopped almonds. Cover with the rest of the ice cream and finish with the rest of the marshmallows and almonds. Using a butter knife or chopstick, swirl through the ice cream a few times to further distribute the mix-ins. Cover with a sheet of plastic wrap or parchment, pressed into the surface of the ice cream, and freeze at least 4 hours. Let sit at room temperature for a few minutes before scooping.
FRESH MANGO ICE CREAM
Several years ago, I signed up for newsletters from Authentic Florida. If you haven't signed up for their newsletters, I highly recommend it (especially if you live in and/or love Florida).
This recipe was posted in the Authentic Florida newsletter on July 21, 2020, and reposted on July 15, 2021. It's definitely yummy, and is an Authentic Florida recipe. It begins, "Florida mangos are in season and Authentic Florida’s fresh mango ice cream recipe is the perfect dessert to help you cool down. Try this fresh, delicious, tropical, and refreshing dessert that does not require an ice cream machine!"
Yield: 1-1/2 gallons
To view this online, go to https://authenticflorida.com/authentic-floridas-fresh-mango-ice-cream/. (And while you're there, don't forget to sign up for Authentic Florida's newsletter.)
Ingredients
2-1/2 cups of cubed mangos (about 3 ripe medium-sized mangos)
1/3 + 3/4 cup of granulated sugar, plus extra if needed
2-1/2 Tablespoons of lime juice (1-2 limes)
1-3/4 cups of Half & Half cream
1-1/4 cups of coconut milk (1 can found in the Asian section of a grocery store)
6-8 fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)
1 ice cream maker (optional)
Instructions
Peel the mangos and cut them into small cubes. (You’ll be cutting around a large seed.) In a medium bowl combine the cubed mango with 1/3 cup of sugar, cover, and marinate in the refrigerator for one hour (or longer if you have the time).
Next, pour the contents from the refrigerated mangoes (including the juice) in a saucepan over medium-low heat for five minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove and cool. Note: if you have leftover mango (more than 2-1/2 cups), keep the mixture refrigerated to place over the finished ice cream.
In a blender or food processor, puree the mango mixture.
Next, add the lime juice and process it again. Cover and chill for an hour.
Gently stir in the pureed mango. Taste test the mixture to decide whether it’s sweet enough and if not add 1-2 tablespoons of sugar. From this point, pour into a plastic container, cover with a tight lid, and chill in the freezer, stirring occasionally until hardened. If you have an ice cream maker, following the recommended directions. In a large bowl, combine the Half & Half and the coconut milk with the remaining 3/4 cup sugar, stirring to dissolve the sugar.
Remove from the freezer 15 minutes before serving. Top with some mint and fresh-cut mangos. Enjoy!
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