Sweet Corn And Black Raspberry Ice Cream Recipes

SWEET CORN ICE CREAM WITH BLACKBERRY VERBENA SAUCE

Steps:

• Using a large knife, slice the kernels off the corn cobs and place in a large saucepan. Break cobs in half and add to pot along with milk, cream and 110 grams (1/2 cup) sugar. Bring mixture to a boil, stirring, then remove from heat. Let stand to infuse for 1 hour, then discard corn cobs.
• Using an immersion or regular blender, purée kernel mixture. Return mixture to a simmer, then turn off heat. In a small bowl, whisk egg yolks, 1/8 teaspoon salt and another 55 grams ( 1/4 cup) of sugar. Add a cup of hot cream mixture to yolks, stirring constantly so they don't curdle. Add yolk mixture to saucepan, stirring. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until custard thickens enough to coat the spoon, about 10 minutes.
• Pass custard through a fine sieve, pressing down hard on the solids. Discard solids. Whisk in sour cream until smooth. Let custard cool in an ice bath, then cover and chill for at least 4 hours.
• Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine remaining 60 grams sugar (5 tablespoons), lemon verbena (or zest) and 1/4 cup water and bring to a simmer. Let cook, stirring occasionally, until sugar melts and syrup thickens slightly, about 7 minutes. Add blackberries and cook for 5 to 7 minutes longer, until fruit just softens, but doesn't fall apart. Let cool, then discard verbena.
• Freeze corn mixture in an ice cream maker according to manufacturer's directions. Serve with blackberries and syrup on top.

SWEET CORN AND BLACK RASPBERRY ICE CREAM

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mix about 2 tablespoons milk with the cornstarch to make a smooth slurry. In a large bowl, whisk the cream cheese and salt together until smooth. Fill a large bowl or clean sink with ice and water.
• Slice the kernels from the corn cob, then scrape the cob with the back of a knife to extract the liquid. In a large saucepan, combine the cob, kernels and liquid with the remaining milk, the cream, sugar and corn syrup; bring to a rolling boil over medium-high heat. Boil for 4 minutes.
• Discard the cob and strain the mixture through a sieve into a bowl, pressing hard on the solids to extract all the liquid. Return the mixture to the saucepan and gradually whisk in the cornstarch slurry. Bring back to a boil and cook, stirring, until slightly thickened, about 1 minute. Remove from the heat.
• Gradually whisk the hot mixture into the cream cheese until smooth. Pour into a thick plastic resealable 1-gallon bag; submerge the bag in the ice bath. Let stand, adding more ice to bath as necessary, until mixture is cold, about 30 minutes. Place in an ice cream maker and churn until thick and creamy.
• Meanwhile, make the swirl, if using: In a saucepan, bring the berries and sugar to a boil over medium-high heat. Boil, stirring occasionally, until the temperature reaches 220 degrees, about 5 to 8 minutes. Let cool slightly, then strain through a sieve into a bowl, pressing on the berries to release their juices. Cool in an ice bath as in Step 4, or refrigerate until cold.
• Pack the ice cream into a quart storage container in about four layers, alternating with layers of fruit swirl, and ending with a spoonful of swirl. Do not mix. Press parchment or plastic wrap against the surface, and seal with an airtight lid. Freeze until firm, at least 4 hours. Serve with sugared berries if the ice cream was made without the swirl.