Description

Salted Sweet Corn Ice Cream is a creamy, unique dessert that combines the natural sweetness of summer corn with a touch of salt for a perfectly balanced flavor. The result is a smooth, velvety, and refreshing treat ideal for hot days or special gatherings.

Ingredients

2 cups fresh sweet corn kernels (from about 3 ears of corn)

1 1/2 cups heavy cream

1/2 cup whole milk

3/4 cup sugar

1 1/2 tbsp cornstarch

Pinch of salt (to taste)

1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Optional: Fresh corn kernels (for garnish)

Optional: Crushed hazelnuts (for garnish)

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Instructions

In a medium saucepan, combine sweet corn kernels, heavy cream, whole milk, and sugar. Simmer over medium heat for about 5 minutes until sugar dissolves and cream is infused with corn flavor.
Remove from heat and blend mixture with an immersion blender until smooth. Alternatively, transfer carefully to a blender and puree.
Strain through a fine-mesh sieve to remove solids and set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk cornstarch with a few tablespoons of cold milk to make a slurry.
Return strained corn mixture to saucepan, bring to a simmer, and whisk in slurry. Cook 3-5 minutes until thickened, then remove from heat.
Stir in salt and vanilla extract. Taste and adjust seasoning.
Cool mixture, cover, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Churn chilled mixture in an ice cream maker according to manufacturer’s instructions.
Transfer churned ice cream to an airtight container and freeze for at least 4 hours until firm.
Serve in bowls or cones, garnished with fresh corn kernels and crushed hazelnuts if desired.

Notes

Dairy-free option: Substitute coconut milk and coconut cream for heavy cream and whole milk.
Adjust sweetness by increasing or decreasing sugar.
Experiment with flavor by infusing cream with herbs like rosemary or thyme.
Store ice cream in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 2 weeks.
If too hard, let sit at room temperature for a few minutes before scooping.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 260
Sugar: 23g
Sodium: 90mg
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 50mg