ashbabe

Green Tea Ice Cream

2 cups heavy cream
2 cups half-and-half
1/2 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
9 egg yolks
3/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons green tea powder

In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the cream, half-and-half, and vanilla bean, stirring occasionally to make sure the mixture doesn't scorch on the bottom. When the cream mixture reaches a fast simmer (do not let it boil), set aside to infuse for 10 to 15 minutes. In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and sugar. Whisking constantly, slowly pour the still-hot cream mixture into the egg yolk mixture. Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon. At 160 degrees, the mixture will give off a puff of steam. When the mixture reaches 180 degrees it will be thickened and creamy, like eggnog. If you don't have a thermometer, test it by dipping a wooden spoon into the mixture. Run your finger down the back of the spoon. If the stripe remains clear, the mixture is ready; if the edges blur, the mixture is not quite thick enough yet. When it is ready, quickly remove it from the heat and whisk in the green tea. Meanwhile, half-fill a large bowl with ice water. Strain the mixture into a smaller bowl to smooth it and remove the vanilla bean. Rest the smaller bowl in the ice water and let the mixture , stirring often, then continue according to the directions of your ice cream maker.

compltlyme

WOW!!!!

I just ***ume go for sushi and get it for dessert!!! I am not that adventurous!

ashbabe

I've made this.. but I have an ice cream maker. It's absolutely wonderful! :D
I love to make different kinds of ice cream.. if y'all want some great recipes I'll be posting some ice cream recipes soon ;)

hollyberry

My dh makes this too, I agree....it is to die for!!

He's experimented with many different flavors to compliment the theme of the dinner he might be cooking! He made an icecream with ginger root once that was awesome! Rosemary was another that was unusual and very nice....

BumbleBeeMom

Is there a soy based product you could substitute for the heavy cream and half and half? Linds loves green tea and I would love to make this for her but she does not eat dairy of any kind. Thanks if you have the answer!

ashbabe

OK.. I just found this...

Soy milk can be used in place of dairy milk for any recipe. For cream based soups and desserts (especially flan, pudding, custard), you might want to try whole or possibly lowfat soy milk, as nonfat will not provide the desired consistency (it cannot bind as well as whole fat soy milk).

So I suppose in place of the 2 cups of heavy cream I would heat full fat soy milk until it thickened a bit and then just use regluar, low fat soy milk in place of the half and half.

or you could use this recipe...


Green Tea Sorbet

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Yields: 3 cups

Ingredients:

3 cup water
2 1/2 tablespoons fine-quality Green tea leaves
3/4 cup, plus 2 tablespoons sugar
In a small saucepan bring water to a boil. Add tea leaves and remove pan from heat. Cover pan and steep tea 5 minutes. Add sugar, stirring until dissolved, and strain tea through a fine sieve into a bowl. Chill tea, covered, until and freeze in an ice-cream maker. Sorbet may be made 1 week ahead.

lulu

Cool recipe! You are definately Smokin' Hot!!

Thank you!!!

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