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For those who have journeyed through Kingdom Hearts 2, the tantalizing sea salt ice cream savored by Axel, Roxas, and Xion might have piqued your curiosity. Recreate the delectable treat at home and relish sea salt ice cream with your companions in just a few hours! While an ice cream maker is ideal for this recipe, fret not if you lack one—you can still whip up sea salt ice cream sans machine.
Ingredients
- 2 eggs, separated
- 2 cups (470 ml) of milk
- 1/3 cup (67 g) of white granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon (4.9 ml) of vanilla
- 1 cup (240 ml) of heavy whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon (4.2 g) of sea salt
- 12 drops of blue food coloring
- 3 drops of green food coloring
Makes 3-5 servings
Steps
Blending the Ingredients
Divide the eggs into two separate bowls. Crack each egg individually, separating the whites from the yolks. Place the yolks in one bowl and the whites in another.
Whisk the egg whites until they reach stiff peaks. Utilize an electric or stand mixer set to low speed for optimal results. Continue whisking until the egg whites form stiff peaks, typically taking around 5 minutes.
- If you don’t have a mixer, you can manually whisk the egg whites, although it will require more effort and elbow grease!
- Once the egg whites are stiff, set the bowl aside.
Combine 1/3 cup (67 g) of sugar with the egg yolks. Measure out the white granulated sugar and add it to the bowl containing the egg yolks. Stir the ingredients together until fully combined.
Heating Up the Ingredients
Warm 2 cups (470 ml) of milk in a pot or saucepan until it begins to simmer. Measure the milk and pour it into a small pot or saucepan. Set the pot or saucepan on your stovetop and heat the milk over medium heat.
- Occasionally stir the mixture as you bring it to a simmer.
Transfer the warmed milk into the yolk and sugar mixture. Once the milk starts to simmer, remove it from the heat. Use a pot holder to carefully pour the hot milk into the bowl containing the yolks and white sugar. Stir the ingredients until fully blended.
Reintroduce the milk mixture to the pot and heat it until it thickens. Pour the milk mixture back into the pot or saucepan. Set the heat to medium and allow the mixture to cook until it achieves a thick, custard-like consistency. This process should only take a few minutes.
- Be cautious not to let the mixture boil, as it may cause the eggs to scramble!
Cooling Down the Mixture
Incorporate the thickened mixture into the bowl of egg whites. Utilize a pot holder to lift the pot or saucepan from the stove and carefully pour the hot, thickened mixture into the bowl of stiff egg whites. Stir the mixture thoroughly with a wooden spoon to blend the ingredients.
Mix approximately 1 teaspoon of sea salt into the concoction. Adjust the salt quantity based on your preference, aiming for a harmonious blend of sweet and salty notes. Exercise caution to avoid excessive saltiness. Opt for sea salt over table salt for optimal results.
Cover the mixture and let it cool in the refrigerator for around 30 minutes. Seal the bowl with plastic wrap and place it in the fridge for the specified duration.
Incorporate the heavy whipping cream and vanilla extract into the chilled mixture. Retrieve the bowl from the fridge, add 1 cup of heavy whipping cream and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, then mix thoroughly with a spatula.
Introducing Color and Freezing the Ice Cream
Introduce blue and green food coloring to achieve the distinctive hue of sea salt ice cream. Incorporate 12 drops of blue and 3 drops of green food coloring into the mixture, ensuring even distribution for consistent texture and color.
Empty the mixture into your ice cream maker and let it freeze. Pour the mixture into your ice cream maker and allow it to freeze. Follow the freezing instructions provided with your ice cream maker. Ensure the mixture is completely frozen.
- If an ice cream maker is unavailable, pour the mixture into metal cake pans and place them in the freezer. Once the edges start to firm up, remove the mixture and stir. Repeat this process until the mixture is uniformly frozen.
Fill molds with the mixture and freeze to make popsicles in 2 hours. Optionally, for a game-like appearance, use ice pop molds. Insert popsicle sticks into the molds and fill them with the mixture. Freeze the popsicles for 2-3 hours before enjoying.
- If time permits, it's advisable to freeze the ice cream overnight before consumption.
Helpful Hints
Materials Needed
- Popsicle sticks
- 2 bowls
- Whisk or electric mixer
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Popsicle molds
- Stove
- Pot or saucepan
- Spatula
- Wooden spoon
