Toasted Masa Ice Cream Recipe
toasted masa ice cream, cherry sauce, plums, vanilla cream
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Ingredients
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Toasted Masa Ice Cream
Cherry Sauce
Plums
Vanilla Cream
Method
Toasted Masa Ice Cream
- 1
Toast the Masa Harina
In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the masa harina, stirring frequently, until it is golden and fragrant, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
- 2
Combine Ingredients
In a saucepan, combine the toasted masa harina, whole milk, heavy cream, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt. Whisk together until well combined.
- 3
Heat the Mixture
Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is hot but not boiling.
- 4
- 5
Thicken the Ice Cream Base
Continue cooking the mixture, stirring constantly, until it thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 5-7 minutes.
- 6
Chill and Churn
Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature. Then refrigerate until chilled. Churn the mixture in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- 7
Freeze
Transfer the churned ice cream to an airtight container and freeze until firm, at least 4 hours.
Cherry Sauce
- 8
- 9
Cook the Sauce
Cook the mixture, stirring occasionally, until the cherries have softened and the sauce has thickened slightly, about 10-15 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
Plums
- 10
Slice the Plums
While the cherry sauce is cooling, slice the plums into wedges and set aside for serving.
Vanilla Cream
- 11
Whip the Cream
In a mixing bowl, combine the heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla extract. Whip until soft peaks form.