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Plum Ice Cream

Creamy Roasted Plum Ice Cream That Screams Summer Delight

This creamy roasted plum ice cream is a delightful summer treat that highlights the flavor of ripe plums.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 6 scoops
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Ice Cream Base
  • 4 cups Ripe Plums Sweet and ripe for best flavor.
  • 3/4 cup Brown Sugar Enhances caramelization.
  • 1 tablespoon Gelatin Can substitute with carrageenan for vegan.
  • 1 cup Whole Milk Full-fat is preferred.
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream For richness.
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar Adjust to taste.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness.
For Serving Suggestions
  • 1 cup Crumbled Cookies Use your favorite cookies.
  • 1 cup Fresh Fruit Slices Strawberries or additional plums are great.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • blender
  • Ice Cream Maker
  • Baking dish
  • medium saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Plum Ice Cream
  1. Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
  2. Slice the ripe plums in half and coat with brown sugar. Place cut-side up in a baking dish and roast for 15-20 minutes.
  3. Mix the gelatin with 2 tablespoons of water and set aside to soften.
  4. In a saucepan, combine whole milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, and salt. Heat until sugar dissolves without boiling.
  5. Once plums are roasted, blend them with their juices into the milk mixture until smooth.
  6. Pour the softened gelatin into the plum mixture, stirring thoroughly to combine.
  7. Chill the mixture in the refrigerator until it reaches 40°F (4°C).
  8. Churn the mixture in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer's instructions for 20-30 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1scoopCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, choose ripe plums and chill the mixture thoroughly before churning.

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