Black Sesame Ice Cream

This black sesame ice cream is creamy and nutty, and its a new take on a classic dessert. A delicious frozen treat is made with the toasty taste of black sesame seeds and the richness of cream.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup black sesame seeds
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup whole milk
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 4 large egg yolks

Instructions:

Toast the black sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant, about 5 minutes

Let cool

In a blender or food processor, grind the toasted sesame seeds until they form a fine powder

In a saucepan, combine the ground sesame seeds, heavy cream, and milk

Heat over medium heat until it begins to simmer, then remove from heat

In a separate bowl, whisk together the sugar and egg yolks until pale and thick

Slowly pour the hot sesame mixture into the egg mixture, whisking constantly to prevent curdling

Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 5-7 minutes

Do not let it boil

Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a clean bowl to remove any lumps

Cover and refrigerate until completely chilled, preferably overnight

Churn the chilled mixture in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturers instructions

Transfer the churned ice cream to a container and freeze for at least 4 hours before serving