Almond Joy (Toasted Coconut with Dark Chocolate and Almonds) Ice Cream

Name: Almond Joy (Toasted Coconut with Dark Chocolate and Almonds) Ice Cream
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 7
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 57 grams roasted almonds, chopped fine, toasted then chilled in freezer; 57 grams dark chocolate, chopped fine (a mix of chunks and fine shavings is ideal), chilled in freezer; 6 egg yolks; 473 milliliters heavy cream; 0 teaspoons kosher salt, to taste; 118 milliliters sugar; 170 grams cups sweetened coconut flakes, packed (about; 237 milliliters whole milk

This gluten free and vegetarian recipe serves 7. One portion of this dish contains approximately 8g of protein, 45g of fat, and a total of 567 calories. It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for Summer. If you have milk, sugar, kosher salt, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes.

Instructions

Heat oven to 350°F with an oven rack positioned in the middle.

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Oven

Spread coconut thinly and very evenly across a half sheet pan and toast just until coconut edges begin to brown and turn aromatic, 2 to 4 minutes. Do not overbake coconut or ice cream will taste burnt.

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Ice Cream

Coconut

Spread

Toast

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Frying Pan

Transfer coconut to a medium saucepan and cover with cream and milk. Bring to a boil, stir to combine, and remove from heat. Cover, transfer to refrigerator, and let steep overnight or about 8 hours.

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Coconut

Cream

Milk

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Sauce Pan

The next day, strain dairy through a fine mesh strainer into a large measuring cup or a bowl with a pouring spout. Press very firmly on coconut shreds to strain as much liquid out as possible.

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Coconut

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Measuring Cup

Sieve

Bowl

In a heavy medium saucepan, whisk together egg yolks and sugar until lighter in color and slightly thickened.

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Egg Yolk

Sugar

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Sauce Pan

Whisk

Pour dairy into saucepan with eggs and whisk until fully combined. Cook on medium heat, stirring frequently, until a custard forms on the back of a spoon and a swiped finger leaves a clean line.

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Custard

Egg

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Sauce Pan

Whisk

Strain custard into an ice bath or airtight container and chill until ice cream base falls below 40°F. Churn according to manufacturer's instructions. In last minute of churning, add chocolate and almonds.

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Chocolate