Sweet Cream Ice Cream With Toasted Wheat Berries Food

PEPPERMINT STICK ICE CREAM

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, whisk together the egg yolks, sugar and salt until pale yellow. While whisking, slowly add the cream and the milk. Heat the mixture over medium-low heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, until the mixture is thick enough to coat the back of the spoon or about 170 degrees on an instant-read thermometer, 10 to 12 minutes.
• Transfer the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl to cool at room temperature. Stir in the peppermint extract. Cover and chill at least 4 hours or overnight. Set a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan in the freezer to chill.
• If adding the chocolate chunks, stir together the chocolate and vegetable oil and set aside. Churn the ice cream mixture in an ice cream machine according to manufacturer's instructions. During the last few minutes of processing, add the candy cane pieces and very slowly drizzle in the chocolate mixture. (If added too quickly, the chocolate will clump; when the ice cream has been fully churned, use a pair of kitchen shears to cut any pieces that are too large.) Transfer the ice cream to the prepared loaf pan, cover well with plastic wrap and freeze until firm.

EASY SWEET CREAM ICE CREAM

Steps:

• Stir milk and sugar in a large bowl until sugar is dissolved. Slowly stir in heavy cream.
• Pour milk mixture into an ice cream maker and freeze according to the manufacturer's instructions.

CHOCOLATE-CHOCOLATE CHUNK ICE CREAM WITH SALTED CASHEWS

Steps:

• Finely chop 6 ounces chocolate. Break 5 remaining ounces into small chunks. Place finely chopped chocolate in a bowl.
• In a large, heavy saucepan, combine milk, cream and coffee beans. Bring to a simmer and cook 3 minutes; pour over chopped chocolate and whisk until smooth.
• In a large bowl, whisk together the yolks, sugar and salt. Whisking constantly, slowly whisk in the chocolate mixture until fully incorporated.
• Return custard to saucepan and cook, stirring constantly, over medium-low heat, until it thickens just enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 3 minutes. Do not let mixture reach a simmer. Strain mixture through a fine sieve and let cool to room temperature. Refrigerate, covered, until very cold, about 3 hours or up to 2 days.
• Churn custard in an ice cream machine according to manufacturer's instructions. Add chocolate chunks and cashews during final 5 minutes of churning. Transfer ice cream to an airtight container. Freeze for 3 hours before serving.

BANANA BLONDIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a nine-inch-square baking pan.
• Cream butter, add sugar and beat in egg. Stir in banana puree. Stir in whole wheat and white flour and baking soda. Add vanilla.
• Add chocolate chips and walnuts and bake for 25 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool before cutting into squares.

BERRIES WITH RICOTTA CREAM

Steps:

• In a large bowl, beat ricotta, cream and honey until combined. Divide berries among 6 dessert dishes. Top with cream and hazelnuts. Refrigerate until serving.

SWEET-CREAM ICE CREAM WITH TOASTED WHEAT BERRIES

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and sugar until well combined.
• Pour the cream into a medium pot set over low heat. Split the vanilla bean, scrape the seeds into the cream and add the pod to the pot. Heat until cream is scalded. Remove from heat and slowly whisk a small amount into the egg mixture. Slowly whisk the egg mixture into the cream mixture. Set aside to cool. Once cool, fold in the sour cream.
• Refrigerate for several hours or overnight. Strain into an ice-cream machine and spin to the desired consistency.
• Toast the wheat berries in a sauté pan over low heat until they pop, 4 to 6 minutes.
• To serve, place a large scoop of ice cream in a dish, sprinkle with a tablespoon of toasted wheat berries and some berries.