Black sesame seed ice cream is the cool new treat in town, and it’s perfect for your Halloween party! Imagine serving scoops of this smooth, nutty, black-flecked dessert that looks as mysterious as it tastes. The rich, toasted sesame flavor hits your taste buds in ways you didn’t even know you wanted. It’s like a sweet, creamy, slightly savory flavor bomb.
This recipe is so easy, that you’ll wonder why you haven’t made it sooner. With just a few simple ingredients, you’ll whip up something magical. Well, “whip up” might be a stretch, since the hardest part is waiting four hours for the ice cream to chill. We know, it feels like a lifetime. But patience, dear foodie, patience. Because the reward is worth it.
Now, let’s talk about the real secret: toasting the black sesame seeds. This step makes all the difference. Toasted sesame seeds transform from bland to grand, and when you grind them up (use a blender, or go full “mortar and pestle ninja mode”), you get this amazing nutty flavor that’s oh-so-delicious.
It’s Halloween, though, so let’s creepify this dessert a bit. Picture it: a scoop of black sesame ice cream topped with gummy worms that look like they’re crawling out of a dark, creamy abyss. Also, how about some crumbled chocolate cookies to resemble dirt? Or even red candy blood drizzle for a creepy, “freshly bitten” vibe? The possibilities are as wild as your imagination.
This treat is perfect for impressing your friends with your gourmet skills, without actually breaking a sweat. You get the elegance of something unique and delicious, and all the Halloween fun that comes with it. Serve it up, add some spooky toppings, and watch your guests delight in this hauntingly tasty ice cream!
Toasted Black Sesame Seed Ice Cream
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup black sesame seeds
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 6 egg yolks
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
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Toast 1/4 cup of the sesame seeds in a naked pan.
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When cool enough to handle, grind them with the rest. set aside.
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Beat 1/2 cup of sugar and the egg yolks together until creamy.
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Whisk the milk, cream, and 1/4 cup of the sugar together in a saucepan over medium heat until the sugar has dissolved.
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Slowly pour some of the warm creamy mixture into the egg yolk mixture whisking constantly to temper the eggs.
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Combine the egg and creamy mixtures.
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Reheat whisking constantly until the mixture thickens. It should coat the back of a wooden spoon.
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Stir in the ground up sesame seeds.
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Pour into a bowl. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.
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Process according to your ice cream manufacturers directions.
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Refreeze for 2 hours.
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Scoop and serve.
Like this Black Sesame Seed Ice Cream? Also, check out some of these other delicious recipes:
PUMPKIN SESAME GOCHUJANG SOUP
BLACK SESAME HALLOWEEN CRACKERS
TOASTED ALMOND CHICKEN ROULADE IN ORANGE CREAM SAUCE
