horchata ice cream
Horchata is a rice drink flavored with cinnamon. It can be found at street vendors on both sides of the border, along with other flavored waters, called Aguas Frescas (fresh waters). For a more refreshing Tex-Mex treat, this ice cream brings the flavors of Horchata to a new and icy level. NOTE: PREP TIME does not include refrigeration time OR churning time.
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prep time
10 Min
cook time
20 Min
method
Ice-Cream Maker
yield
8 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1 quart 2% milk
- 1 - vanilla bean
- 4 - cinnamon sticks
- 1/2 cup rice
- 1/4 cup nonfat milk powder
- 4 - large egg yolks
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup pecan halves, toasted & roughly chopped
How To Make horchata ice cream
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Step 1Pour the nonfat milk into a heavy saucepan. Split the vanilla bean lengthwise and, using the tip of a paring knife, scrape the black seeds into the milk. Add the bean and the canela and bring to a simmer and cook about 15 minutes. Let cool then strain into a bowl; should have have about 2 1/2 cups of liquid.
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Step 2Combine the rice and nonfat dry milk in a blender. Process until the rice is finely ground and stir into the milk.
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Step 3Whisk together the egg yolks and both sugars in a large bowl. Set aside.
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Step 4Bring the cream to a near boil in a small saucepan. Whisking gently, pour the cream slowly into the egg mixture so that it doesn't curdle. Then, add the reserved milk mixture. Whisk well. Let cook for a moment, then remove from flame.
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Step 5Let the mixture cool, then refrigerate completely.
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Step 6Pour the well-chilled custard mixture into an ice cream maker and process according to the manufacturer's instructions. Just before the ice cream is frozen, add the toasted pecans. Store in the freezer.
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Category:
Ice Cream & Ices
Keyword:
#tex-mex
Ingredient:
Dairy
Method:
Ice-Cream Maker
Culture:
Southwestern
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