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Burnt Honey and Basil Ice Cream

Burnt honey, basil, and graham crackers make a unique bitter ice cream flavor that is as delicious as it is memorable.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
rest1 day
Total Time1 day 50 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: Sweets
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 427kcal

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces honey
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1.5 cups whole milk
  • 1/4 cup nonfat dried milk powder
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 stalks basil
  • 1/2 sleeve graham crackers

Instructions

  • Heat the honey in a frying pan and allow it to bubble for about 10 minutes on a medium high heat until it darkens and has a bitter deep caramel flavor. Remove from heat
  • Whisk the cream into the honey after it cools for 5 minutes. Add in the sugar, milk powder, and salt and whisk.
  • Pour the milk into a bowl and add the honey mixture to it. Stir well. Add the basil and allow to steep for at least 3 hours or as long as overnight.
  • Strain the mixture.
  • Chill in your ice cream maker or with LN2. Mix in graham crackers while still soft. Freeze until hardened.
  • Serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 427kcal | Carbohydrates: 66g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 53mg | Sodium: 146mg | Potassium: 269mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 60g | Vitamin A: 798IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 177mg | Iron: 1mg