Description
A creamy and elegant custard-based ice cream infused with bright, floral yuzu juice and natural honey. Finished with candied yuzu peel and flakey sea salt, this refreshing dessert is both luxurious and easy to prepare at home.
Ingredients
- Ice Cream Base:
- 6 egg yolks
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup yuzu juice
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Mix-ins & Toppings:
- 1/3 cup candied yuzu peels, chopped
- Flakey sea salt, for garnish
- Extra honey, for drizzling
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk the egg yolks and set aside.
- In a saucepan, combine heavy cream, whole milk, honey, and salt. Heat over medium until hot but not boiling.
- Slowly pour the hot mixture into the egg yolks while whisking constantly to temper.
- Return the mixture to the pot and cook gently, stirring continuously, until slightly thickened (do not boil).
- Strain into a clean bowl and cool to room temperature.
- Stir in yuzu juice once cooled to preserve the flavor.
- Churn in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer’s instructions (about 20–30 minutes).
- Once churned, fold in chopped candied yuzu peel.
- Transfer to a freezer-safe container, cover, and freeze until firm (4–6 hours).
- Let sit at room temperature for 5–10 minutes before scooping.
- Serve with extra honey, a sprinkle of flakey sea salt, and additional candied yuzu peel if desired.
Notes
- Add extra honey during the final churn for a honey swirl effect.
- Use yuzu marmalade or fresh zest to enhance citrus notes.
- Churned ice cream can be re-spun for smoother texture if needed.
- Press parchment against the surface before freezing to prevent ice crystals.
- Allow to soften slightly before scooping for best texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churned
- Cuisine: Japanese-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 210mg
