Black Sesame Ice Cream Is the Nutty Frozen Treat Taking Over Dessert Dreams

Creamy, toasty, and surprisingly easy to make, this trendy frozen dessert delivers major scoop-shop energy at home.

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Homemade Black Sesame Ice Cream

Ingredients

• 1/2 cups black sesame seeds
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 4 egg yolks
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

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Instructions

1. Toast the black sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 5 minutes, stirring constantly until fragrant.
2. Grind the toasted sesame seeds in a food processor or spice grinder until they form a fine paste.
3. In a saucepan, combine the heavy cream, whole milk, and half of the granulated sugar. Heat over medium heat until it begins to simmer.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and the remaining sugar until pale and thick.
5. Temper the egg mixture by slowly adding the hot cream mixture while whisking constantly.
6. Return the combined mixture to the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
7. Remove from heat and stir in the black sesame paste, vanilla extract, and salt until fully combined.
8. Pour the mixture through a fine sieve into a clean bowl and let it cool to room temperature.
9. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until thoroughly chilled.
10. Churn the chilled mixture in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
11. Transfer the ice cream to a lidded container and freeze for at least 2 hours before serving.

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