Sweet Corn and Blackberry Ice Cream
I know what you’re thinking CORN ICE CREAM. Has she lost her ever loving mind? No (well maybe summer is getting to me if we’re going to be completely honest). Sweet Corn Ice Cream it’s a real thing. Of course I didn’t know this was a thing myself until last year when I walked into the newly opened Jeni’s in Nashville TN.
I saw it on the massive chalkboard among a sea of other delectable flavors and knew I needed to try it. I’m always up for trying somewhat off the wall flavor combinations. How are you ever go to know if you like something if not. Right? Right.
Shucking corn isn’t my favorite things in the world to do. Those sills are persnickety and stick to EVERYTHING. Guess what? We don’t have to fuss with them any longer. Nope. During a bought of insomnia last week I saw a CRAZY COOKY video showing a mess free way to shuck corn. I didn’t think it would work. I mean as seen on. Pfft. SHOCK me it worked. Now I can shuck corn without bleep words. I WISH I had known of this when I was younger and was forced to shuck ear after ear of corn every summer (I blame my obsession on creamed corn).
When you’re ready place a corn cob (husk and all) into the microwave for 3 minutes. Carefully cut off the bottom of the corn cob. Hold the TOP of husk and tap it onto a cutting board while pulling upwards. Voila the corn slips right out. Honest to goodness. This might be the culinary tip of corn season. You can thank my insomnia for that.
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Baci!
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What You Will Need:
- 6 egg yolks
- 1 cup + 2 tablespoons sugar - divided
- 3 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3 ears fresh corn - kernels removed
- blackberry preserves
- fresh blackberries to garnish
What To Do:
- Into your stand mixer bowl add: egg yolks and 1 cup sugar. Mix until mixture is light in color and creamy.
- Into a heavy bottom sauce pan add: milk, cream, salt corn cobs and kernels. Stir to combine. Heat mixture over medium heat and cook until small bubbles appear on sides (do not bring to boil). Remove from heat. Allow to sit for at least 30 minutes.
- Remove and discard cobs. Transfer mixture to blender and pulse into well combined. Return mixture to pan.
- Gradually add egg mixture to to liquid, stirring as you go. Return pan to heat and cook over medium heat until mixture thickens and coats the back of a wooden spoon.Remove from heat.
- Allow pan to come to room temperature OR place over an ice bath to cool it more rapidly.
- Transfer to refrigerator and allow to chill completely.
- Churn mixture according to your machine's manufacturer's directions.
- Drizzle with warmed blackberry preserves and fresh blackberries.
Angie says
This is the most beautiful ice cream, and those flavors together, sweet corn and blackberry are Summer Perfection!
Brenda@SugarFreeMom says
I’ve never had corn ice cream but there’s always a firs time and this makes me want to! I’m completely intrigued!
Samantha says
One of these days I’m going to try sweet corn ice cream…. I love the blackberries!
Lora @cakeduchess says
I’ve never had corn ice-cream and now I can’t stop thinking of it!!
Liz @ The Lemon Bowl says
This sounds amazing Paula!
Lauren Kelly Nutrition says
That is the best looking ice cream ever!
Ashley @ Wishes and Dishes says
I have shucking corn, too! I think you should do a “how to” video for us visual learners. Haha! Love the ice cream!
Claire Gallam says
This is GORGEOUS Paula!!
Marjory @ Dinner-Mom says
Such an inventive ice cream…it looks amazing. And, I can totally vouch for the corn husking hack!
Martha @ A Family Feast says
I’ve been dying to try making corn ice cream – looks great!
Meseidy says
I’ve been wanting to make a sweet corn ice cream! This looks perfect!
Angela {Mind Over Batter} says
Corn ice cream is on my list!! Shucking corn is not, so I thank you for the video! Your photos are phenomenal. Did I spell that right?
Ginny McMeans says
You have a great mind! The combo sounds wonderful for summer!
Amanda @The Kitcheneer says
I’ve never heard of sweet corn ice cream, but I’m definitely intrigued! Looks like a perfect Summer combo!
Aly ~ Cooking In Stilettos says
I’ve heard about corn ice cream only just recently and I think it was on an Iron Chef ep. – sounds intriguing and that tip for shucking corn – brilliant Paula!
Angie | Big Bear's Wife says
I adore blackberries and I love this ice cream idea! I’ve never had sweet corn ice cream!
Coleen @ The Redhead Baker says
I would be really interested in trying this! I’d never have thought to put corn in ice cream!
Nutmeg Nanny says
Corn ice cream is the best!
Meredith in sock monkey slippers says
oh how I love these flavors!
Miss @ Miss in the Kitchen says
Insanely delicious!
Kim (Feed Me, Seymour) says
This is so different! I love the idea of a sweet corn ice cream!
Lauren @ Healthy Delicious says
I’m all about corn ice cream! Especially with blueberries (they go so well together!) I almost made something very similar earlier this year.