Sweet Corn Ice Cream Recipe

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Super sweet summer corn is the perfect base for ice cream. Sweet with just a hint of savory.

Prep Time: 30

Bake Time: 10

Chilling Time: 8

Total Time: 8 40

8 servings

Cut the kernels from the cobs. Puree the corn in a blender or food processor until smooth. Cut the cobs in 1/2.
In a small saucepan combine 8 oz whole milk, 16 oz heavy cream and pureed corn, corn cobs and 1/2 of the sugar. Heat over medium-high until the milk is scalding, be careful not to let it boil over.
Turn off the heat, cover the pot and allow to steep for 1/2 hour. Remove the cobs from the pot and set aside. Reheat the milk mixture to scalding.
While the milk is heating, whisk together 5 large egg yolks, the remaining sugar, and ⅛ teaspoon table salt.
Whisk the scalding milk into the yolk mixture then return the entire mixture to the saucepan. Heat over medium low, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens enough to coat the back of a wooden spoon or spatula.
Strain the custard through a mesh strainer, pressing on the corn solids to remove all the liquid, discard the solids. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and add the cobs back to the warm custard. Cool for at least 3-4 hours or overnight.
Remove the cobs from the custard, scrape any cream clinging to the cobs back into the custard. Run in your ice cream machine according to the manufacturer's directions. Scoop the ice cream into a container, lay plastic wrap on the surface then cover the container. Freeze several hours of overnight until firm.