Fresh Corn Ice Cream

7 ingredients
7 steps

Ingredients

  • 4 cups fresh corn kernels (cut from about 6 large ears)
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 cups milk
  • 2 tablespoons bourbon
  • 9 large egg yolks
  • 3/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar

Directions

  1. 1
    In a large heavy saucepan combine the corn, the cream, and the granulated sugar and simmer the mixture, covered, for 20 minutes.
  2. 2
    In a food processor, or in a blender in batches, puree the corn mixture and strain the puree through a fine sieve set over the pan, cleaned, pressing hard on the solids.
  3. 3
    Add the milk and the bourbon and bring the mixture just to a boil.
  4. 4
    In a bowl whisk together the egg yolks and the brown sugar, add the corn mixture in a stream, whisking, and pour the mixture back into the pan.
  5. 5
    Cook the custard over moderately low heat, stirring, until it registers 170F.
  6. 6
    on a candy thermometer, strain it through the sieve set over another bowl, and let it cool completely.
  7. 7
    Freeze the custard in an ice-cream freezer according to the manufacturer's instructions.

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