Black sesame gives this ice cream its nutty flavor and charcoal-gray color. The milk-and-cream base uses no eggs. Chopped toasted almonds add a little crunch, while a small mint leaf finishes the bowl.
What Is Black Sesame Ice Cream?
Finely ground roasted black sesame is mixed into a cooled dairy base, chilled, and churned. The almond and mint toppings are optional: they go on the finished scoops, not into the base.
Black Sesame Ice Cream (흑임자 아이스크림)
Nutty black sesame ice cream with a milk-and-cream base.
Equipment: Saucepan, jug, ice-water bowl, whisk, ice cream maker, freezer-safe container.
Allergens: Milk and sesame; almonds (tree nuts) if used. Check ingredient labels.
Measurements: Ounces below are weights, not fluid ounces.
Keep the dairy base refrigerated while chilling. Use clean utensils and food-grade freezer containers.
🛒 Ingredients (Dual Measurements)
Step-by-Step Instructions
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Step 1: Warm the dairy base: Combine the milk, cream, sugar, and salt in a saucepan. Heat over medium-low heat, stirring, until the sugar dissolves and small bubbles appear around the edge. Do not bring to a full boil.
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Step 2: Cool, mix, and chill: Set the jug of warm dairy base in a bowl of ice water and stir to cool it. Whisk in the ground roasted black sesame until evenly mixed. Cover and refrigerate for about 3 hours, until thoroughly cold.
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Step 3: Churn, freeze, and garnish: Churn the cold mixture in an ice cream maker following its instructions, about 20 minutes or until it has a soft-serve consistency. Transfer to a freezer-safe container and freeze until firm enough to scoop. Divide into four servings and, if using, finish with the toasted almonds, black sesame seeds, and a small apple-mint leaf.
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💡 Smart International Ingredient Substitutions
- Optional almonds: Leave them off if you do not want a nut topping.
- Mint: Use a small leaf as a serving garnish, or omit it.
- Black sesame: Keep it in the base; replacing it changes the recipe.
🍽️ Perfect Korean Food Pairings (What to Serve With This)
- Seven-Jewel Rainbow Bibimbap: Serve the ice cream as dessert after a Korean rice bowl.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: Do I need an ice cream maker?
This version uses an ice cream maker. Chill the base thoroughly and follow the machine instructions; a freezer-bowl model may need its bowl frozen in advance.
Q: Can I leave out the almond topping?
Yes. Almonds are optional and are added only when serving. Keep the black sesame ice cream base unchanged.
Q: Does this recipe contain eggs?
No eggs are used in this recipe. It contains milk and sesame; the optional almond topping adds tree nuts.
Serving Tip: Add the optional almonds and mint just before serving.
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