Basil Cinnamon Ice Cream
A creamy, herb-infused ice cream featuring the warm spice of cinnamon basil, perfect for a refreshing summer dessert.
Instructions
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Heat the milk and pour over 1 cup of fresh cinnamon basil.
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Cover with plastic wrap and steep for 1 hour.
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Strain out herbs and chill the milk mixture.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the chilled milk and sugar until the sugar is dissolved.
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Stir in the heavy cream and vanilla to taste.
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Turn on the ice cream machine and pour in the mixture through the ingredient spout.
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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.
