How Do You Make Holiday Ice Cream Sandwiches?
• Vanilla French Custard • Bring half and half to a simmer in a large saucepan. While heating milk, beat egg yolks, sugar, and cinnamon in the bowl of a mixer, starting at low speed and once incorporated, bring to high speed for 4 minutes. • Once milk is heated, turn mixer down to lowest setting and pour warm milk in slowly. • Once all of the milk is incorporated into the egg mixture, return mix to the saucepan and heat on low heat, whisking constantly, until mixture thickens and register 175 degrees F. • Allow custard to cool slightly, then strain into a pitcher. • Add remaining 1 cup heavy cream and 2 tsp pure vanilla extract, stir, and chill for at least two hours. • Once chilled, the custard can be frozen in an ice cream maker following your manufacturer’s instructions. Once frozen (ice cream will still be soft), place in shallow container and place in freezer until ready to use. • Makes 3 pints • Molasses Gingerbread Cookies • Mix dry ingredients in a small bowl and set aside. • C
