Old Fashioned (Bourbon and Orange) Ice Cream

Name: Old Fashioned (Bourbon and Orange) Ice Cream
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 Dash Angostura bitters; 5 Tbsps bourbon; 6 egg yolks; 473 milliliters heavy cream; 1 teaspoons kosher salt; 1 teaspoon orange zest from 1 orange; 177 milliliters sugar; 237 milliliters whole milk

You can never have too many dessert recipes, so give Old Fashioned (Bourbon and Orange) Ice Cream a try. Watching your figure? This vegetarian recipe has 1450 calories, 17g of protein, and 106g of fat per serving. This recipe covers 22% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 2. A mixture of milk, kosher salt, heavy cream, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful. It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for Summer. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 1 hour.

Instructions

In a heavy saucepan, whisk egg yolks and sugar together until pale in color and thickened. Slowly whisk in cream, then milk. Once fully incorporated, put over medium heat and whisk frequently until a custard forms on the back of a spoon but a swiped finger across the back leaves a clean line.

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Egg Yolk

Custard

Cream

Sugar

Milk

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Sauce Pan

Whisk

Remove from heat and pour base through a strainer into an airtight container. Stir in bourbon, orange zest, bitters, and salt. Cover and rest in refrigerator overnight.

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Orange Zest

Bitters

Bourbon

Base

Salt

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Sieve

The next day, churn in ice cream maker according to manufacturer's instructions. Optional: For a flawlessly smooth ice cream, pour base through a strainer again to remove bits of orange zest before churning. I never bother.

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Orange Zest

Ice Cream

Base

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Ice Cream Machine

Sieve

Serve immediately as soft serve or transfer to freezer for at least three hours to harden. For full Old Fashioned effect, top with a spoonful of maraschino cherries.

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Maraschino Cherries