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Basil Cinnamon Ice Cream

Billi Parus
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A creamy, herb-infused ice cream featuring the warm spice of cinnamon basil, perfect for a refreshing summer dessert.
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Cook Time 30 minutes
SERVINGS: 6 ½-cup servings
RECIPE CATEGORY: Desserts
HERB: Cinnamon Basil
KEYWORDS: basil, ice cream, summer
Ingredients Instructions Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup fresh cinnamon basil
  • 1 cup whole milk (well chilled)
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 cups heavy cream (well chilled)
  • 1–2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract (to taste)

Instructions
 

  1. Heat the milk and pour over 1 cup of fresh cinnamon basil.
  2. Cover with plastic wrap and steep for 1 hour.
  3. Strain out herbs and chill the milk mixture.
  4. In a medium bowl, whisk together the chilled milk and sugar until the sugar is dissolved.
  5. Stir in the heavy cream and vanilla to taste.
  6. Turn on the ice cream machine and pour in the mixture through the ingredient spout.
  7. Let this mix until thickened, about 25–30 minutes.

Notes

If you don’t have cinnamon basil, substitute with 1 cup fresh sweet basil and 1 cinnamon stick. Recipe by Billi Parus, HSA Tidewater Unit Member.
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