Olive Oil Ice Cream

Olive Oil Ice Cream

This creamy and luxurious olive oil ice cream offers a unique twist on a classic dessert, with its rich texture and subtle, savory notes. Made with a blend of milk, heavy cream, and extra virgin olive oil, it's perfect for those looking to try something new and sophisticated for their next sweet treat.



About this Recipe:

Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Continental
Servings: 4-6
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Freeze time: overnight

Ingredients:  

1 cup whole milk  
1 cup heavy cream  
1/2 teaspoon salt  
1/2 cup granulated sugar  
5 large egg yolks  
1/2 cup Castillo d Canena Olive Oil 

Instrutions:

1. Prep ice cream maker and freeze bowl or base overnight.  
2. In a medium sauce pan over medium low heat combine milk, heavy cream and salt. Whisk and lightly scald for 4-5 minutes, or until hot (not boiling).  
3. In a large bowl whisk together sugar and eggs yolks until fluffy. While whisking, pour olive oil in a thin stream into the egg mixture and whisk until blended.  
4. Carefully pour milk into the egg mixture, also in a thin stream while whisking, until blended. Pour mix into a sealable container and let cool in the refrigerator (2-3 hours should do it).  
5. Pour cooled mix into your ice cream maker (following the manufacturer’s instructions) and churn. Once nicely churned, slightly frozen and smooth. Scrape into a flat bottom container, cover and freeze overnight.  
6. Scoop and portion when ready to serve.