Black Sesame Ice Cream
This homemade black sesame ice cream has an intense nutty flavor that you will love! Toasted black sesame will be blended into a paste, then mixed with the cream, it’s not just quick and easy to make but also bold and delicious.
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Servings: 8 servings
Equipment
- Hand Mixer
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (70g) black sesame seeds
- 2 1/2 cups (600ml) very cold heavy cream, place heavy cream in the freezer 15 minutes before whipping
- 3/4 14-ounce can (300g) sweetened condensed milk
- 2 teaspoons (10ml) vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
To Toast Sesame Seeds
- Stovetop method: Place a clean dry pan over medium low heat, then add the sesame seeds and keep stirring with a wooden spoon for 5-6 minutes until the seeds are slightly popping and you can smell the aroma. Remove from heat and stir for one minute.
- Oven method: Preheat the oven to 350ºF (175ºC). Spread the seeds onto parchment paper on a baking sheet in an even thin layer. Bake for 3 minutes until they give off the aroma, open the oven door and stir with a wooden spoon so they can toast evenly. Keep stirring occasionally. This process typically takes 8-10 minutes, until the seeds are popping and fragrant. Remove from the oven.
To Make Ice Cream
- Place toasted sesame seeds and 1 cup of heavy cream in a blender or a food processor and pulse until it forms a thick and smooth mixture. It’s ok if small grains remain in the mixture.
- In a large mixing bowl, using a handheld or stand mixer on medium-high speed, whip the heavy cream for 3-4 minutes until stiff peak forms. Pour condensed milk into whipped cream, followed by black sesame paste, salt and the vanilla extract, and fold the mixture together with a rubber spatula until well-combined.
- Transfer to a large airtight container, cover with plastic wrap and chill in the freezer for at least 6 hours (preferably overnight).
Notes
*This recipe yields an ice cream with a subtle taste of toasted black sesame, which brings out the nutty, and slightly bitter taste from the black sesame seeds with the sweetness from the condensed milk. If you prefer a stronger, bolder taste of black sesame, increase the amount of seeds to 3/4 -1 cup. This will not change the texture of the ice cream.
*Make It Vegan: Substitute heavy cream with coconut cream and use maple syrup or coconut condensed milk for a vegan option.
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