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Bubble Gum Ice Cream

Source of Recipe

From "The Ultimate Ice Cream Book" by Bruce Weinstein


Recipe Introduction

"Bubble gum flavoring is available from baking and candy-making suppliers, such as Sweet Celebrations in Edina, Minnesota (800-328-6722)."

List of Ingredients

◦ � cup sugar
◦ 3 large eggs
◦ 1 tablespoon cornstarch
◦ 1 � cups milk
◦ 1 cup heavy cream
◦ 2 teaspoons bubble gum flavoring (.25-ounce bottle)


Recipe

In a medium mixing bowl, beat the sugar into the eggs until thickened and pale yellow. Beat in the cornstarch. Set aside.

Bring the milk to a simmer in a heavy medium saucepan. Slowly beat the hot milk into the eggs and sugar. Pour the entire mixture back into the pan and place over low heat. Stir constantly with a whisk or wooden spoon until the custard thickens slightly. Be careful not to let the mixture boil or the eggs will scramble. Remove from the heat and pour the hot custard through a strainer into a large, clean bowl. Allow the custard to cool slightly, then stir in the cream and bubble gum flavoring. Cover and refrigerate until cold or overnight.

Stir the chilled custard, then freeze in one or two batches in your ice cream machine according to the manufacturer's instructions. When finished, the ice cream will be soft but ready to eat. For firmer ice cream, transfer to a freezer-safe container and freeze at least 2 hours.

Makes about 1 quart





Variations:

❧ Double Bubble Gum Ice Cream:
Add 2 tablespoons tiny candy-coated gum to the machine when the ice cream is semi-frozen. Let the machine mix in the gum. Proceed with the recipe as directed.

❧ Salt Water Taffy Ice Cream:
Substitute taffy flavoring for bubble gum flavoring. Proceed with the recipe as directed, adding � cup chopped saltwater taffy to the machine when the ice cream is semi-frozen. Allow the machine to mix in the candy. Proceed with the recipe as directed.

❧ Tutti-Frutti Ice Cream:
Substitute tutti-frutti flavoring for bubble gum flavoring. Proceed with the recipe as directed, adding � cup chopped candied fruit to the machine when the ice cream is semi-frozen. Allow the machine to mix in the fruit. Proceed with the recipe as directed.