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Kaffir Lime and Gin Ice Cream Recipe

Kaffir Lime and Gin Ice Cream Recipe
  • Category

    Ice Cream and Frozen Treats

  • Cusine

    American

Ingredients

3 cups half and half

20 kaffir lime leaves, bruised slightly

2 inches ginger, thinly sliced

6 egg yolks

3/4 cup sugar

5 tablespoons gin

1 teaspoon rosewater

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Directions

In a medium saucepan, combine half and half, lime leaves, and ginger over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Using a strainer, fish out lime leaves and ginger slices. In a medium bowl, whisk egg yolks and sugar together until light in color and slightly thickened. Ladle 1/2 cup half and half into bowl, whisking constantly, then transfer yolk mixture to saucepan. Cook on low heat, stirring frequently, until base coats the back of a spoon but a finger swipe leaves a clean line. Strain into an airtight container, then stir in gin and rosewater. Add salt to taste, then chill in refrigerator overnight. The next day, churn according to manufacturer's instructions.