How to Make Nutmeg Ice Cream
Toast the nutmeg., Heat the half-and-half with the cracked nutmeg in the saucepan., Whisk the sugar and egg yolks together in a mixing bowl., Pour the whisked mixture back into the saucepan., Remove from the heat., Cover the mixture., Once chilled...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Toast the nutmeg.
Place the grated nutmeg into a frying pan or skillet.
Warm over medium heat for 1-2 minutes to toast.
Immediately remove the pan from heat and set aside. -
Step 2: Heat the half-and-half with the cracked nutmeg in the saucepan.
Heat gently, until it starts to simmer.
Just as it simmers, take the saucepan off the heat and set aside to cool.
Allow the nutmeg to infuse through the half-and-half for 10 minutes. , Gradually pour in the cooled half-and-half mixture while continuing to whisk the mixture. , Cook over a gently heat while stirring continuously until the mixture thickens.
This will take about 8-10 minutes. , Pour the mixture through the strainer and back into the mixing bowl.
Add the toasted nutmeg and cream and whisk through well. , Place in the refrigerator to chill for about 10-15 minutes. , When made, either serve or store in an airtight container and store in the freezer.
See Version 2 below for the manual ice cream making method. , This ice cream is great with spicy desserts and puddings.
It's also lovely on its own. -
Step 3: Whisk the sugar and egg yolks together in a mixing bowl.
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Step 4: Pour the whisked mixture back into the saucepan.
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Step 5: Remove from the heat.
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Step 6: Cover the mixture.
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Step 7: Once chilled
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Step 8: pour into an ice cream maker and follow the directions of the manufacturer.
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Step 9: Serve.
Detailed Guide
Place the grated nutmeg into a frying pan or skillet.
Warm over medium heat for 1-2 minutes to toast.
Immediately remove the pan from heat and set aside.
Heat gently, until it starts to simmer.
Just as it simmers, take the saucepan off the heat and set aside to cool.
Allow the nutmeg to infuse through the half-and-half for 10 minutes. , Gradually pour in the cooled half-and-half mixture while continuing to whisk the mixture. , Cook over a gently heat while stirring continuously until the mixture thickens.
This will take about 8-10 minutes. , Pour the mixture through the strainer and back into the mixing bowl.
Add the toasted nutmeg and cream and whisk through well. , Place in the refrigerator to chill for about 10-15 minutes. , When made, either serve or store in an airtight container and store in the freezer.
See Version 2 below for the manual ice cream making method. , This ice cream is great with spicy desserts and puddings.
It's also lovely on its own.
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