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Brown Sugar Ice Cream with a Ginger-Caramel Swirl

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Introduction

Discover the delightful fusion of sweet and spicy with our Brown Sugar Ice Cream featuring a Ginger-Caramel Swirl. This unique twist on traditional ice cream is perfect for those who crave something different, yet comforting.

Tips for this recipe

For best results, chill all ingredients before starting and follow the instructions closely to ensure a smooth texture. Be patient during freezing as it takes time to reach the perfect consistency.

Why you will love this recipe

The rich brown sugar base, complemented by the spicy kick of ginger and creamy caramel swirl, creates an ice cream that’s unconventional yet incredibly satisfying. The balance of flavors is sure to win over even the most discerning palates.

Ingredients

  • 5 large egg yolks
  • 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
  • 1 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • 3/4 cup 1% or 2% milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon jarred ginger spread*
  • 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt

Adviced equipment

Stand Mixer with Paddle Attachment: Essential for achieving a silky brown sugar ice cream base. Ensures even mixing without the need to manually beat or whisk.

Heavy-Duty Ice Cream Maker: Necessary for churning your ice cream into that desirable smooth, frozen consistency. A reliable tool in transforming liquid base into scoopable treats.

History of the recipe

The art of combining flavors like brown sugar and spices with dairy dates back centuries. Our Brown Sugar Ice Cream with Ginger-Caramel Swirl is a modern interpretation, inspired by the creativity that has evolved in culinary traditions over time.

Fun facts about this recipe

Did you know that brown sugar’s molasses content gives it a distinctive depth of flavor, making it an excellent choice for ice cream? Additionally, incorporating ginger and caramel into desserts is not just modern; it has roots in historical recipes where these ingredients were used to enhance the richness and complexity of sweet treats.

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Brown Sugar Ice Cream with a Ginger-Caramel Swirl

Brown Sugar Ice Cream with a Ginger-Caramel Swirl

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Equipment

  • - Stand Mixer with Paddle Attachment (for combining brown sugar ice cream base smoothly)

  • - Heavy-Duty Ice Cream Maker (for freezing the ice cream mixture into a smooth consistency)

Ingredients

  • 5 large egg yolks

  • 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar

  • 1 3/4 cup heavy cream

  • 3/4 cup 1% or 2% milk

  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

  • 3/4 cup heavy cream

  • 1 cup granulated sugar

  • 1 teaspoon jarred ginger spread*

  • 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt

  • Ice cream machine

Instructions

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Instruction 1

In a medium heatproof bowl, whisk the yolks just to break them up, then whisk in half of the brown sugar (1/4 cup). Set aside.
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Instruction 2

In a heavy nonreactive saucepan, stir together the cream, milk, salt, and the remaining brown sugar (1/4 cup) and put the pan over medium-high heat. When the mixture approaches a bare simmer, reduce the heat to medium.
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Instruction 3

Carefully scoop out about 1/2 cup of the hot cream mixture and, whisking the eggs constantly, add the cream to the bowl with the egg yolks. Repeat, adding another 1/2 cup of the hot cream to the bowl with the yolks. Using a heatproof rubber spatula, stir the cream in the saucepan as you slowly pour the egg-and-cream mixture from the bowl into the pan.
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Instruction 4

Cook the mixture carefully over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it is thickened, coats the back of a spatula, and holds a clear path when you run your finger across the spatula, 1 to 2 minutes longer.
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Instruction 5

Strain the base through a fine-mesh strainer into a clean container. Set the container into an ice-water bath, wash your spatula, and use it to stir the base occasionally until it is cool. Remove the container from the ice-water bath, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate the base for at least 2 hours or overnight.
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Instruction 6

Set the cream by the stove so it's at hand when you need it. Put 2 tablespoons of the sugar in a heavy nonreactive saucepan, and put the pan over medium-high heat. When the sugar is melted around the edges and starts turn amber in places (about 2 minutes), stir the mixture gently and add another 2 tablespoons sugar to the pan.
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Instruction 7

Continue to add the remaining sugar 2 tablespoons at a time, stirring frequently and allowing most of the sugar to melt before you add more. Watch carefully as the sugar darkens, stirring gently to help it melt evenly.
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Instruction 8

Tip: Keep in mind that the flavor of the ice cream hinges on how dark you take the caramel. We take ours to a very dark, almost reddish, stage, which produces our intense signature flavor.
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Instruction 9

When the caramel becomes a dark mahogany color, remove the pan from the heat and immediately but slowly pour the cream into the pan. (The mixture will steam and bubble up, so wear oven mitts and be very careful to avoid splatters and steam burns.) When the bubbling subsides, gently stir to completely blend the cream into the caramel. If you have lumps of hardened caramel in your pan, simply put the pan over low heat and stir until the caramel is melted.
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Instruction 10

Stir in the ginger paste and salt and let cool. (You can make the swirl up to 2 weeks ahead of time. Keep it refrigerated, but let it come to room temperature before using.)
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Instruction 11

When the base is completely chilled, freeze in your ice cream machine according to the manufacturer's instructions. While the ice cream is churning, put the container you'll use to store the ice cream into the freezer.
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Instruction 12

As you transfer the ice cream to the storage container, drizzle in the caramel after every few scoopfuls, using about 6 tablespoons of the caramel (or more if you like). When all the ice cream is in the container, use a chopstick or butter knife to gently swirl the mixture. Enjoy right away or, for a firmer ice cream, freeze for at least 4 hours.
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Instruction 13

Tip: The swirl recipe makes more than you need (the recipe won't work in smaller quantities). You can thin the leftovers with a little cream and use as a sundae topping, or you can enjoy it right off the spoon!
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