Description
This toasted milk powder browned butter bourbon ice cream is a rich, custard-based dessert featuring deep caramelized dairy notes from toasted milk powder, enhanced with bourbon and a velvety texture. It’s an indulgent frozen treat with complex flavor and elegant finish.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk
- 3/4 cup (150 g) unrefined granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup (30 g) toasted whole milk powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 tablespoon vanilla bean paste
- 2 cups (480 ml) heavy whipping cream, divided
- 6 large egg yolks (about 90–95 g)
- 1 1/2 tablespoons bourbon (or non-alcoholic bourbon-style flavoring)
Instructions
- To toast the milk powder, place it in a dry pan over low to medium-low heat, stirring constantly for 30 minutes until deep golden brown. Let cool completely.
- In a saucepan, combine 1 cup heavy cream, whole milk, sugar, toasted milk powder, and salt. Heat gently while whisking until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla bean paste. Cool to 140°F (60°C).
- In a bowl, whisk egg yolks until slightly pale. Slowly whisk in the warm cream mixture to temper the eggs.
- Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until thickened (170–175°F / 76–79°C), making sure not to exceed 180°F (82°C).
- Strain the custard into a bowl with the remaining 1 cup cold heavy cream. Stir gently, then mix in the bourbon or flavoring.
- Cover and chill the mixture in the refrigerator for 4–8 hours, or until completely cold.
- Churn in an ice cream maker according to manufacturer’s instructions. Transfer to a freezer-safe container and freeze for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- Use brown sugar for a deeper molasses note.
- Swirl in caramel sauce at the end of churning for added sweetness.
- Add toasted nuts for texture.
- Let ice cream sit at room temp for 5–10 minutes before scooping.
- For a non-alcoholic version, use bourbon-style flavoring or extra vanilla extract.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churned Ice Cream
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 230mg
