Mint Chip Ice Cream PieBeat the summer heat with these easy-to-prepare treats!
Mint Chip Ice Cream Pie
Ingredients: 8 oz chopped semisweet chocolate, melted; 4 c crisped rice cereal (such as Rice Krispies); and 2 pints mint chocolate-chip ice cream, slightly softened
Procedure: 1. In a large bowl, combine the chocolate and cereal until the cereal is completely coated. Transfer to a 9-inch springform pan. Press the mixture into the bottom and 1 inch up the sides of the pan. Freeze just until firm, 5 to 10 minutes.
2. Spread the ice cream in the prepared crust and freeze, covered, until firm, for at least 2hours and up to three days.
Lemonsicle Ice Cream
Ingredients: 2 1/2 c whole milk; 1 3/4 c sugar; 1 c whipping cream; 6 tbsp fresh lemon juice; and 2 tsp lemon zest Procedure: 1. In a large bowl, whisk together all ingredients until sugar dissolves.
2. Pour mixture into ice cream maker; process
according to manufacturer instructions.
Ingredients: 4 ears sweet corn, shucked, kernels removed and cobs halved; 2 c whole milk; 2 c heavy cream; 3/4 c sugar, divided; and 9 large egg yolks
Procedure:
1. Cook kernels in a dry castiron skillet over medium-high heat, stirring, until browned in spots, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer kernels to a large heavy saucepan. Add cobs, milk, cream and 1/2 cup of sugar to the saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; remove from heat. Discard cobs. Puree mixture until smooth with a stick blender or jar blender; return blended mixture to the saucepan.
2. Whisk together egg yolks and remaining 1/4 cup of sugar in a bowl. Bring corn mixture to a low simmer; remove from heat. Slowly whisk one cupof hot corn mixture into yolk mixture, whisking constantly. Return yolk mixture to the saucepan, whisking constantly. Cook, whisking constantly, over medium-low heat until thick enough to coat a spoon, 5 to 7 minutes.
3. Pass custard through a sieve, pressing hard to remove as much liquid as possible. Discard solids. Chill completely. Transfer to an ice cream maker and process according to manufacturer’s instructions. (Recipes and photos from www.countryliving.com; www.realsimple.com)
Lemonsicle Ice Cream and Sweet Corn Ice Cream