Mantecado Ice Cream: A Delicious Dairy Delight
This blog post uncovers a divine dairy-based dessert that has been cherished for years – Mantecado Ice Cream. This Spanish delicacy is rich, creamy, and incredibly irresistible, making dairy shine bright as the star ingredient. Let’s dive into the making of this decadent dairy dessert.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 8 hours (including freezeitime)
Servings: 8 servings
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 8 hours (including freezeitime)
Servings: 8 servings
| Calories | Fat | Saturates | Sugars | Salt | Protein | Carbs | Fibre |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 250 calories | 15g | 9g | 28g | 0.1g | 4g | 24g | 0g |
Nutrition: The above table indicates nutritional intake per serving for an adult.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 vanilla pod
- 4 egg yolks
Instructions:
- Combine milk, cream, and sugar in a saucepan. Scrape the seeds from the vanilla pod into the saucepan.
- Heat the mixture until it’s hot but not boiling.
- In a separate bowl, whip egg yolks until they are pale and frothy.
- Slowly temper the egg yolks by adding a little heated milk mixture while continuously whipping.
- Blend the tempered yolks back into the saucepan with the remaining milk mixture.
- Stir it on low heat until it thickens to a custard-like consistency.
- Strain the mixture and let it chill.
- Once chilled, churn the mixture in an ice cream machine, then freeze it for several hours.
- Serve the Mantecado Ice Cream and enjoy this delectable dairy dish!
There you have it, the delightful Mantecado Ice Cream. This cherished dairy dessert is sure to give you a mouthful of merriment. For whatever occasion, or no occasion at all, this beautiful blend of dairy elements offers a sweet escape. Enjoy!