Description
A creamy and rich ice cream featuring bold flavors of rum-soaked raisins, perfect for warm days or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1/4 cup Caribbean rum (for soaking)
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 5 large egg yolks
- 2 tablespoons Caribbean rum (for ice cream base)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 batch of Rum-Soaked Raisins
Instructions
- Prepare the Rum-Soaked Raisins: In a small bowl, combine the raisins and Caribbean rum. Let the raisins soak for at least 1-2 hours or overnight for a deeper rum flavor.
- Make the Ice Cream Base: In a medium saucepan, mix the heavy cream, whole milk, sugar, and kosher salt. Heat this mixture over medium heat until it’s warm but not boiling, stirring occasionally.
- Whisk the Egg Yolks: In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks until smooth. Gradually add about 1/2 cup of the warm milk mixture to the egg yolks, whisking constantly to temper the eggs.
- Combine the Mixtures: Slowly pour the egg yolk mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining warm milk mixture. Stir constantly as you cook the custard over medium heat until it thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 5-7 minutes.
- Strain and Cool: Remove from heat and strain through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any curds. Stir in the 2 tablespoons of Caribbean rum and ground nutmeg. Let the custard cool to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Churn the Ice Cream: Once the custard is chilled, pour it into your ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions. During the last 5 minutes, add in the rum-soaked raisins. When the ice cream reaches a soft-serve consistency, transfer it to an airtight container and freeze for at least 4 hours to firm up.
Notes
Store the ice cream in an airtight container in the freezer for 2-3 weeks. Soften slightly before serving for best texture.
- Prep Time: 120 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scoop
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: ice cream, dessert, rum raisin, homemade, summer treat