Bon Appetit/October 2002

Buttermilk Ice Cream with Spiced Fruit Compote

Servings Prep. Time Cooking Time Calories % from Fat Fat Sodium Carbohydrates Protein Cholesterol
8 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A


INGREDIENTS:
1-1/2 cups whipping cream 1/2 vanilla bean, split lengthwise in half 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
6 large egg yolks 3/4 cup sugar 1-1/2 cups buttermilk
Spiced Fruit Compote



1 Pour cream into heavy medium saucepan. Scrape in seeds from vanilla bean; add bean and chili powder. Bring to simmer. Whisk yolks and sugar in medium bowl. Gradually whisk in hot cream mixture; return to saucepan. Stir over medium heat until custard thickens and leaves path on back of spoon when finger is drawn across, about 4 minutes (do not boil). Transfer to large bowl; chill until cooled completely. Mix in buttermilk. Chill until cold, at least 4 hours or overnight. Discard vanilla bean.
2 Process custard ice cream maker according to manufacturer's instructions. Transfer ice cream to container. Cover and freeze until firm, about 4 hours.
3 Scoop ice cream into bowls or glasses. Spoon Spiced Fruit Compote over.

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