Experience the luxurious taste of a creamy dessert that blends the aromatic vanilla bean with the subtle fruitiness of premium olive oil in each bite of Vanilla Bean Olive Oil Ice Cream.
Vanilla bean olive oil ice cream is a decadent dessert that combines the rich and creamy texture of ice cream with the fruity and floral flavors of high-quality olive oil. The addition of real vanilla bean adds an extra layer of complexity to the taste, resulting in a unique and luxurious experience that will satisfy any sweet tooth. This type of ice cream is perfect for those who appreciate the finer things in life and want to try something different than the traditional flavors. Whether enjoyed on its own or paired with other desserts, vanilla bean olive oil ice cream, is a sophisticated and unexpected twist on a classic treat worth trying.
How to Make Vanilla Bean Olive Oil Ice Cream
Ingredients
- 1 1/3 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 pinch of salt
- 6 large egg yolks
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 1/2 cups olive
- 1 vanilla bean
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Directions
- Make Vanilla Bean Olive Oil: Pour olive oil into a pint-sized jar or bottle. Then, using a paring knife, split open the vanilla bean and expose the seeds (do not scrape). Place the vanilla pod into the oil, and top with the lid. For the best flavor, let the mixture sit for 3-4 weeks, shaking the jar once per week.
- Make the Ice Cream:
- Combine the milk, sugar, and salt in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir to dissolve the sugar. Heat until steaming and little bubbles appear around the edges.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the egg yolks. Slowly pour the scalded milk in a slow stream while whisking constantly. When fully combined, pour the mixture into the saucepan and return to medium heat. Cook, while stirring frequently, until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
- Pour the mixture through a mesh strainer into a large bowl. Whisk in the heavy cream and vanilla, followed by the vanilla bean olive oil, whisking vigorously until it is incorporated. Chill completely.
- Freeze an ice cream machine according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Scoop ice cream into a large bowl and let it freeze for a few hours before serving.
Vanilla Bean Olive Oil Ice Cream
Experience the luxurious taste of a creamy dessert that blends the aromatic vanilla bean with the subtle fruitiness of premium olive oil in each bite of Vanilla Bean Olive Oil Ice Cream.
Equipment
- Saucepan
- Ice Cream Maker
- mesh strainer
- jar
- freezer safe container
Ingredients
- 1 ⅓ cups whole milk
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 pinch salt
- 6 large egg yolks
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1½ cups olive oil
- 1 vanilla bean
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
Make Vanilla Bean Olive Oil
- Pour olive oil into a pint-sized jar or bottle. Then, using a paring knife, split open the vanilla bean and expose the seeds (do not scrape). Place the vanilla pod into the oil, and top with the lid. For the best flavor, let the mixture sit for 3-4 weeks, shaking the jar once per week.1½ cups olive oil, 1 vanilla bean
Make the Ice Cream
- Combine the milk, sugar, and salt in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir to dissolve the sugar. Heat until steaming and little bubbles appear around the edges.1 ⅓ cups whole milk, ½ cup granulated sugar, 1 pinch salt
- In a large bowl, whisk together the egg yolks. Slowly pour the scalded milk in a slow stream while whisking constantly. When fully combined, pour the mixture into the saucepan and return to medium heat. Cook, while stirring frequently, until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon.6 large egg yolks
- Pour the mixture through a mesh strainer into a large bowl. Whisk in the heavy cream and vanilla, followed by the vanilla bean olive oil, whisking vigorously until it is incorporated. Chill completely.1 cup heavy cream, 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Freeze an ice cream machine according to the manufacturer's instructions. Scoop ice cream into a large bowl and let it freeze for a few hours before serving.
Notes
No need to buy a very expensive olive oil, but try to use a quality fruity olive oil for the best flavor.
Making the recipe without first making the vanilla bean olive oil is possible. After heating the milk mixture, insert a vanilla bean that has been cut open lengthwise. Let sit for 30 minutes. Remove the pod and reheat the mixture until steaming. Proceed with the recipe, substituting regular olive oil for vanilla bean olive oil.
