Sep 02 2026
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Choice Of Malt Ice Powder Cream Recipe

Inspired by Judi's Ice Cream
Time8h
Serves6

Make Choice Of Malt Ice Powder Cream Recipe in just 8h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Base Ice Cream

Malt Powder Options (choose one)

Stabilizer / Thickener (optional but recommended)

Mix-ins & Toppings (optional)

Method

Base Ice Cream

  1. 1

    Combine dairy and sugar

    In a medium saucepan, combine 2 cups whole milk, 1 cup heavy cream, and 1 cup granulated sugar. Whisk to dissolve most of the sugar before heating.

  2. 2

    Heat mixture

    Place the saucepan over medium heat. Stir frequently and heat until the mixture is warm and sugar is fully dissolved and small steam wisps appear, about 5–7 minutes. Do not boil.

  3. 3

    Temper and thicken (optional cornstarch)

    If using cornstarch for a firmer texture: in a small bowl whisk 1 tsp cornstarch with 2 tablespoons cold milk to make a slurry. Slowly whisk the slurry into the warm milk mixture and continue to heat on low, stirring constantly, until the mixture slightly thickens (1–2 minutes).

  4. 4

    Add powdered milk & salt

    Off the heat, whisk in 1/4 cup powdered nonfat milk (if using) and 1 tsp fine sea salt until fully incorporated. This improves body and reduces iciness.

  5. 5

    Add vanilla

    Stir in 1 tsp vanilla extract. Remove from heat and let the mixture cool for 10 minutes.

Malt Powder Incorporation

  1. 6

    Choose your malt powder

    Select one malt powder option: 3/4 cup plain malted milk powder, or 3/4 cup chocolate malt powder, or 3/4 cup strawberry malt powder. Measure 3/4 cup of your chosen malt powder.

  2. 7

    Dissolve malt powder

    Place the measured malt powder in a medium bowl. Add 1/4 cup of the warm milk mixture and whisk vigorously to make a smooth paste without lumps.

  3. 8

    Incorporate into base

    Whisk the malt paste back into the warm milk-cream mixture until completely smooth and homogeneous. Taste and adjust: for a stronger malt flavor add an extra tablespoon of malt powder, whisking to dissolve.

Chill & Churn

  1. 9

    Cool the custard

    Pour the malted base through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean bowl to remove any lumps. Cover the surface with plastic wrap (touching the surface to prevent a skin) and refrigerate until fully chilled, at least 3 hours or preferably overnight.

  2. 10

    Churn

    Once chilled, pour the base into an ice cream maker and churn according to manufacturer instructions until it reaches soft-serve consistency (typically 20–30 minutes).

  3. 11

    Add mix-ins (optional)

    If using chopped malted milk balls or other mix-ins, add them in the last 2–3 minutes of churning so they distribute evenly.

Freeze & Serve

  1. 12

    Harden

    Transfer the churned ice cream to an airtight container. Smooth the top, press a piece of parchment or plastic wrap directly on the surface, and freeze until firm, at least 3–4 hours.

  2. 13

    Serve

    Scoop the malt ice cream into bowls or cones. Drizzle with chocolate sauce, sprinkle toasted nuts and a pinch of sea salt flakes if desired.

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