Well the title is a mouth full and I’m guessing you won’t be able to say it very well with a mouth full of this ice cream! It is the perfect way to add cranberries to your holiday spread without the typical cranberry sauce. It is creamy, delicious, and with the addition of white chocolate chips it is sure to please.
Keep in mind this is not a super quick recipe. Since I got my ice cream maker 2 years ago (again another specialized kitchen appliance that we use ALL the time) I have only made quick 30 minute ice creams. You know, the ones with milk, cream, sugar, and vanilla, with the occasional switch to mint extract and the addition of chocolate chips. But I decided that for this I would attempt a cooked ice cream using eggs. I will admit that it took me two attempts. It isn’t a method that I would use on a regular basis but it is definitely worth doing once or twice a year for special ice cream flavors such as this.
Ingredients
- 12 oz FRESH CRANBERRIES
- 1 cup + 3 Tablespoons SUGAR
- 2/3 cup WATER
- 2 cups HEAVY CREAM
- 1 cup WHOLE MILK
- 4 EGG YOLKS
- 1 cup WHITE CHOCOLATE CHIPS
Instructions
- Place cranberries, sugar, and water in a saucepan with a lid. Cook over medium heat for about 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, to create a thick cranberry sauce. Take the sauce off the heat and allow to cool.
- Separate the egg yolks into a medium-sized bowl and set aside.
- Place 1 cup of heavy cream in a heatproof bowl and set aside.
- Place 1 cup whole milk and 1 cup heavy cream in a saucepan and set over medium-high heat. Barely bring it to a boil and remove from the heat before it bubbles over. Pour a small amount of the hot milk mixture into the egg yolks while whisking quickly: slowly raising the temperature of the egg yolks. You don't want to cook them. Once they are tempered, pour the mixture back into the pan, whisking, and cook over medium heat until a custard forms, approx. 1-2 minutes. Test by dipping the back of a spoon into the cooking liquid and scraping a line through the custard with your finger— if the line stays firm your custard is ready and you should remove it from the heat, if the line wobbles or breaks keep stirring over the heat until you get the right consistency.
- Once the custard is ready, remove from the stove and add to the bowl with the remaining cold cream. While allowing it to cool slightly, push the cranberries through a sieve or straining to remove the large chunks. I wanted a little bit of the chunks so after seperating it, I added a spoonful or two of the 'chunks' back in. Combine milk mixture with cranberry mixture and let chill THROUGHLY in the fridge 2-3 hours or if you are in a hurry, set in an ice bath to cool quickly.
- Then freeze according to your ice cream machine’s instructions. About 10 minutes before the end of the cycle add in your white chocolate chips. Serve immediately for soft serve or place in the freezer for a harder consistancy. ENJOY!!!
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Wow, this sounds delicious! I love anything with cranberries
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This flavor combo sounds so delicious. Perfect treat for this time of year.
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We use our ice cream maker all the time also! And while I don’t make the cooked version often, I have to admit it’s usually worth the time. I can’t wait to give this cranberry version a try. Thanks for sharing!
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I’m loving that gorgeous color! When I’m making ice cream, I do the longer cooked version, but my hubby usually does the quick version. I prefer the cooked way and it’s always worth the wait!
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omgosh, this sounds so good. love different cranberry stuff!
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YUMMY – what a great ice cream!
I looooooooove white chocolate and I love the combination with cranberries
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I love cranberries! I posted 10 cranberry recipes before Thanksgiving! This sounds divine. Totally worth the extra effort. I will definitely give this a try. Thank you for sharing it! 🙂
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