These little frozen bursts of berry mousse are a surprising topping on a fruit salad or a slice of sponge cake. This recipe uses a cream whipper. Prepare berry mousse according to the recipe. Line a baking tray with wax paper. Using a star shaped decorating tip create stars of mouse about 2″ in diameter […]
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Countdown to Christmas – Peppermint Hot Chocolate Ice Cream
This nostalgic ice cream is chocolaty and minty, with huge chunks of marshmallow. It’s exactly the kind dessert I want during the holidays. The recipe is here. Enjoy!
Peppermint Hot Chocolate Ice Cream
This ice cream is awesome! I hate to brag but I think it’s my best ice cream recipe yet. The chocolate is really rich, the peppermint has punch and the marshmallows are big and chewy. A garnish of crushed peppermints adds an extra little crunch. 2 cups heavy cream 1 cup whole milk 2 ounces […]
Countdown to Christmas – Spiked Cider Sauce
Pair this sauce with eggnog ice cream for a festive treat! Find the recipe for spiked cider sauce here. Only 20 days until Christmas!
Countdown to Christmas – Eggnog Ice Cream
Trust me, dumping a quart of supermarket eggnog into your ice cream maker will not work well! This simple recipe is great over gingerbread or with a buttery caramel sauce. You can find the recipe here. Enjoy!
Eggnog Ice Cream
It’s super trendy to use freshly grated nutmeg, but I think this recipe is just as good with the pre-ground stuff. Just be sure to taste and adjust your spice level before putting your ice cream in the freezer. I think homemade ice cream tastes best the same day it’s made. I try to make […]
Persimmon Ice Cream
I love the color of this ice cream, and the taste is subtly spicy. You can use either ripe or over-ripe Fuyu persimmons. This recipe would also work nicely with ripe Hachiya persimmons. For this recipe you’ll need: 4 or 5 Fuyu persimmons 2 eggs (pasteurized if you can find them) 2 cups heavy cream […]
Butterscotch Ice Cream with Real Scotch
“What butter and whiskey won’t cure, there is no cure for.” For this recipe, you’ll need: 2 cups heavy cream 1 cup whole milk 3/4 cup dark brown sugar 2 tablespoons butter pinch salt 1/3 cup pasteurized liquid egg whites – I use the kind that come in a carton. Make sure the only ingredient […]
Basil Ice Cream
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 […]
Ben & Jerry’s Homemade Ice Cream & Dessert Book
This cookbook gets a lot of use in my kitchen and it’s fun to read. Ben & Jerry’s Homemade Ice Cream & Dessert Book Ben Cohen & Jerry Greenfield with Nancy J. Stevens This is one of my favorite cookbooks. It contains great recipes, a charming narrative and fun illustrations. It’s true that I feel […]