member logon   about the Circus   search for recipes   print this recipe   mimi's cyber kitchen
free registration   member pages   what's new   email this recipe   discussion boards
Email to Marla Hudgins      

Recipe Categories:

    Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream


    Source of Recipe


    K.arlette2011

    List of Ingredients




    Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream


    2 cups (480 ml) half-and-half
    1/2 vanilla bean or 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
    4 ounces (115 grams) cream cheese, room temperature
    3 large (60 grams) egg yolks
    2/3 cup (130 grams) granulated white sugar
    2/3 cup (160 ml) strawberry puree (sauce)
    1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped (optional)

    Recipe




    Note: Half and Half cream is a mixture of cream and whole milk and contains 10 - 12% butterfat.

    Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream:

    In a small saucepan, over medium-high heat, bring the half-and-half and the vanilla bean (if using) to the scalding point (the milk begins to foam up).

    Remove from heat, take out the vanilla bean and scrape the seeds from the bean with the back of a knife, and mix the seeds back into the half-and-half.

    Meanwhile in a stainless steel bowl beat the cream cheese, egg yolks and sugar until light and fluffy (about two minutes).

    You can do this with a wire whisk or I like to use a hand mixer.

    Gradually pour the scalding half-and-half into the whipped egg yolk mixture, making sure you keep whisking constantly so the eggs do not curdle.

    If any lumps do form, strain the mixture.

    Place the bowl over a saucepan of simmering water and, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, cook until the custard thickens enough that it coats the back of a spoon (170 degrees F) (77 degrees C). (The term 'coat a spoon' is a technique used mainly as a way to test when an egg-based custard or sauce is done.)

    A spoon, usually wooden, is placed in the custard and, when the spoon is raised, the film of custard on the back of the spoon will stay in place even when you draw a line with your finger through the middle of the custard.)

    Immediately remove the custard from the heat and continue to stir the custard for a few minutes so it does not overcook.

    At this point stir in the vanilla extract, if using, and the strawberry sauce (puree).

    Cover and let cool to room temperature and then refrigerate the custard until it is completely cold (several hours but preferably overnight).

    Transfer the cold custard to the chilled container of your ice cream machine and process according to the manufacturer's instructions.

    Once made, stir in the cut up fresh strawberries (if using) and transfer the ice cream to a chilled container and store in the freezer.

    If the ice cream becomes too hard place in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes before serving so it can soften.

    Makes about 3 cups.

 

 

 


previous page | recipe circus home page | member pages
mimi's cyber kitchen |