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Sweet Corn Ice Cream: A Unique Summer Treat from Minnesota

Hey friends! If you’re looking for something new and exciting to whip up in your kitchen, you’ve got to try this Sweet Corn Ice Cream recipe. Yes, you heard that right - sweet corn in ice cream! It’s a delightful twist perfect for those hot Minnesotan summer days, combining the fresh taste of summer corn with creamy sweetness.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups fresh corn kernels (about 4 ears of corn)
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 5 large egg yolks
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Cook the Corn: In a medium saucepan, combine the corn kernels and whole milk. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook for about 15 minutes to infuse the milk with the corn flavor. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  2. Blend and Strain: Transfer the corn-milk mixture to a blender and blend until smooth. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a large bowl, pressing on the solids to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the solids.
  3. Make the Custard: In the same saucepan, combine the heavy cream, sugar, and salt. Over medium heat, heat the mixture until it’s just about to boil. In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks. Slowly pour about half of the hot cream mixture into the yolks, whisking constantly to temper them. Pour the yolk mixture back into the saucepan.
  4. Cook the Custard: Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon until it thickens enough to coat the back of the spoon, about 5-7 minutes. Do not let it boil.
  5. Combine and Chill: Pour the custard through a fine-mesh sieve into the bowl with the corn-milk mixture. Stir in the vanilla extract. Cover and chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
  6. Churn the Ice Cream: Once fully chilled, pour the mixture into your ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
  7. Freeze: Transfer the churned ice cream to a lidded container and freeze for at least 4 hours or until firm.

How to Serve

Serve your Sweet Corn Ice Cream in cones or bowls, garnished with a sprinkle of cinnamon or a drizzle of honey for an extra touch of sweetness. Enjoy it while you soak up those summer rays!