A few weeks ago I tried a recipe for basil custard that failed miserably.  The ice cream machine rescued me and inspired me to create this basil ice cream.

For this recipe you’ll need:

• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 6 egg yolks
• 1 large bunch basil, about 4 ounces

Whisk together the cream, milk, sugar and egg yolks.  Simmer the mixture over low heat on a double boiler until the mixture reaches 160F.  Stir occasionally during the heating process.

Remove the mixture from the stove and add the entire bunch of basil.  Mash the basil a little with a large spoon.  Let the mixture chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.

Pass the mixture through a strainer to remove the basil.  Process in an ice cream machine per the manufacturer’s instructions.

Enjoy!