Lemon Verbena Ice Cream

Lemon verbena leaves are very fragrant and make excellent crème brûlée and ice cream. Verbena (as it's most often called) isn't widely available in markets, but it's easy to grow. If you don't happen to have some handy, you can use another aromatic herb such as mint or tarragon.

By Amy Machnak
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Recipe Summary test

prep:
45 mins
steep:
6 hrs
total:
6 hrs 45 mins
Yield:
Makes 1 qt.
Nutrition Info
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Ingredients

Directions

  • Heat cream and milk together in a 4 qt. pot. When liquid boils, remove from heat, add verbena leaves, and cover. Steep about 2 hours to develop flavors.

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  • Strain liquid and return to pot; discard leaves. Heat liquid over high heat until it reaches a simmer.

  • Whisk together yolks and sugar just as liquid reaches a simmer. Working in 1/2 cup increments, add hot liquid to yolk and sugar mixture until mixture is warm and the consistency of milk. Pour custard into pot and cook over high heat, stirring constantly, until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Do not let boil.

  • Strain custard into a bowl and nestle in another bowl filled with ice water to chill, stirring occasionally, until cold to the touch.

  • Churn custard in an ice cream maker according to manufacturers' instructions. Freeze in an airtight container until firm, about 4 hours.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:
327 calories; calories from fat 60%; protein 4.5g; fat 22g; saturated fat 13g; carbohydrates 30g; sodium 50mg; cholesterol 161mg.
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