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Creamy Corn Ice Cream Recipe Easy Homemade Summer Bliss Treat

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A unique and comforting homemade ice cream featuring fresh corn kernels blended into a velvety custard base, perfect for summer cravings and gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups fresh corn kernels (from about 4–5 ears)
  • 1 cup whole milk (240 ml)
  • 1 cup heavy cream (240 ml)
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar (150 g)
  • 4 large egg yolks, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Cut the kernels off about 4-5 ears of fresh corn to measure roughly 3 cups. Set aside.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine the corn kernels, 1 cup whole milk, and 1 cup heavy cream. Heat over medium heat until just simmering (about 5-7 minutes), stirring occasionally to prevent scorching.
  3. Remove from heat and let the mixture steep for 15 minutes to extract the sweet corn flavor into the dairy.
  4. Press the corn and liquid through a fine mesh sieve or food mill into a clean bowl, discarding the solids to get a smooth liquid base.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together 4 large egg yolks and 3/4 cup sugar until pale and slightly thickened.
  6. Slowly pour about 1 cup of the warm corn milk mixture into the egg yolks, whisking constantly to avoid curdling.
  7. Return the egg mixture to the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly until the custard thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon (around 170°F or 77°C), about 5-8 minutes.
  8. Remove from heat, stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and a pinch of salt. Transfer to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap pressed directly on the surface, and chill for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  9. Pour the chilled custard into your ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions (usually about 20-25 minutes) until it reaches a soft-serve consistency.
  10. Transfer the ice cream to an airtight container and freeze for at least 2 hours before serving for a firmer texture.

Notes

Use fresh corn for best flavor; frozen corn can be substituted but may be less vibrant. Stir custard constantly over low heat to avoid curdling. Strain the corn mixture for a smooth texture. Chill custard overnight for best results. A pinch of salt is essential to balance sweetness and enhance corn flavor. If no ice cream maker is available, freeze custard in a shallow pan and stir every 30 minutes to break ice crystals.

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