Black Sesame Ice Cream

This is the cool gritty luscious dessert that I've always wanted to try.  I surfed the internet for an 'easy to follow' recipe and chanced upon this delectable dessert from 'justonecookbook'.   Mine didn't turn out as smooth as hers, maybe because I didn't grind the roasted black sesame seeds till very, very fine. Nonetheless, it was enjoyed by members of my family and they nodded with approval when I asked them whether it was good or otherwise.

Recipe for Black Sesame Ice Cream  (adapted from 'here')

Ingredients


• 2 Tbsp roasted black sesame seeds, roasted      
  
• 400 ml milk
• 70 gm sugar
• 3 egg yolks
• 2 Tbsp honey
• 3 Tbsp black sesame paste (homemade)
• 200 ml heavy cream
• 1 tsp vanilla
• a pinch of salt
Method
1. To make the black sesame paste.  Mix 3 Tbsp of  roasted and grounded black sesame seeds with 3 Tbsp of honey to form a paste.  Set aside.
2. Pan fry the black sesame seeds over medium heat, stir till they start popping.  Cool and grind very finely.
3. Bring the milk to a simmer, remove from heat.
4. With a handheld whisk, whisk sugar, egg yolks till pale yellow.
5. Add in honey, the grounded black sesame seeds, black sesame paste.
6. Add the milk into the sesame mixture, slowly.
7. Pour the mixture into a small pot, simmer under low heat.  Cook till custard thickens and can coat the back of the wooden spoon.
8. Remove from heat and let cool, add vanilla.
9. Whisk the cream and a pinch of salt till peaks form.
10. Add the whipped cream into the cooled black sesame mixture.
11. Fold in, don't overmix.  Chill in the fridge, covered in cling wrap, overnight.
12. Process in the ice cream machine according to instructions.  Transfer to a container and freeze before serving.