Lime Basil Ice Cream Sandwiches

Herbaceous basil dessert recipe

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5 hours 10 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Total Time 5 hours 20 minutes

Servings 6 servings

Calories 478 kcal

Put the ice cream container from your ice cream maker in the freezer.
Bring the milk, cream, zest, basil and salt to a boil in a large saucepan stirring occasionally to avoid scorching.
Remove from heat and let it steep for 15-20 minutes until no longer hot, but still warm.
Meanwhile, In a large bowl,whisk together the egg yolks and the sugar until they are light and fluffy. Set it aside.
Blend the basil and milk mixture in a blender or using a immersion blender, until smooth.
Stirring constantly, temper the egg mixture by adding a bit of the warm milk mixture gradually. Once combined, add remaining milk to egg mixture stirring until combined.
Strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer back into the sauce pan and stir it constantly while heating over low heat until it thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon.
Place mixture in the refrigerator until cooled completely.
Pour the liquid into the frozen ice cream container and run it through the ice cream maker for 20-30 minutes.
Place mixture into a freezer proof container and freeze for 4 hours or until firm.

Nutrition Facts

Lime Basil Ice Cream Sandwiches

Amount Per Serving (1 g)

Calories 478 Calories from Fat 234

% Daily Value*

Fat 26g40%

Sodium 205mg9%

Carbohydrates 54g18%

Sugar 43g48%

Protein 7g14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.