Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Ginger Ice Cream



A long time ago, I read the book Jurassic Park (and yes I'm also that old that I saw it when it came out in the movie theaters). In it, there was this one part where Mr. Hammond is eating a dish of ginger ice cream and raving about how delicious it is. I know, you're wondering where I'm going with this. Well, ever since then, I couldn't get the idea of ginger ice cream out of my head. I've wondered what it tasted like and was it really that good? Of course, I never found anyone who sold it, so for years I've had to go on with my curiosity intact.




Then, I went on this ice cream making blitz and the idea of ginger ice cream once again came to mind. Forget buying it, I was going to make my own. I found an eggless recipe for it on Tartelette and modified it slightly by using only skim milk and decreasing the sugar. One spoonful and I finally knew what Mr. Hammond was talking about. The ice cream is truly delicious. It has a sweet heat from the ginger that contrasts sharply with the cold creaminess. The best part is that you're satisfied after eating only a small dish of it. It may have taken almost two decades for me to finally be able to taste this delicacy, but it was definitely worth the wait.


Ginger Ice Cream (adapted from Tartelette)

1 1/2 c. skim milk
6 Tbsp. sugar
1 Tbsp. fresh ginger, finely grated

In a large saucepan, stir together the milk, sugar, and ginger. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium low heat, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar. Remove from the heat and let steep as it cools to room temperature. Refrigerate, preferably overnight. Strain if desired. Pour into your ice cream maker and freeze according to manufacturer's instructions.

This recipe is linked to:
Made It On Monday
Friday Potluck
Sweet Indulgences Sunday
So Sweet Sundays

26 comments:

  1. Sounds really interesting. I am dying to taste it. Thanks for sharing the recipe. i will surely try this out.

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  2. I've never had ginger ice cream but it sounds yummy and looks easy to make!

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  3. i LOVE tartelette's blog and her recipes are so good! Have never tried making ice cream and always so tempted to try those non churning ones from Nigella. This ginger ice cream sounds really wonderful too :)

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  4. Yummy! Ginger is one of my favorites but I never would have thought to try making ginger ice cream.

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  5. This ice cream sounds delicious. Yummy!

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  6. Wow, what a wonderful recipe. I've never had ginger ice-cream. It does sound lovely.

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  7. I remember Jarassic Park...Ginger ice crean sounds heavenly.

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  8. I love ginger ice cream! We always have it for dessert when we go to our favorite Thai restaurant. But now that you've given me a recipe - I must convince the hubby we need an ice cream maker so we can have it home!

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  9. I have to make this!! ooooo. I just got my ice cream maker in the mail yesterday and havn't even had time to open it! I def need to!

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  10. This sounds so refreshing! I especially like that it's made with skim milk and not too much sugar.

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  11. Okay, I need an ice cream maker! And I saw Jurassic Park in the theater too, but I was like 8 or 12 years old, hahaha!

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  12. I have to get an ice cream maker! I have had ginger ice cream years ago and it was delicious. Thanks for sharing this recipe:)

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  13. Oh yum! I can only imagine how delicious this is!

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  14. WOW, seems like the foodie in you started early. I am glad u finally satisfied your curiousity! :)

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  15. Sounds Great! * did you ever receive your Blender? I havent heard anything.

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  16. I love tartelette's blog too. This is another great ice cream recipe! Ginger is so yummy.

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  17. This looks so refreshing...YUM!

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  18. I love ginger and I love ice cream, so yes please!! :)

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  19. That sounds so good and refreshing!

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  20. I love Ice Cream Lisa and this look delicious! gloria

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  21. That sounds so so good. Does it come out icy with the skim milk? Whenever I try to take the cream out of my ice cream, it's too icy. Not that icy is necessarily bad, especially if combined with the right flavors.

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  22. I love anything with ginger, so I had to pop right over to this post. Yum! ~ Sarah

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  23. YUM! I love all things ginger! This ice cream looks stunning! Thanks so much for bringing to Friday Potluck!

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  24. Only three ingredients...it just sounds so simple. I love ginger, too, so I know I would like this. Thanks for sharing on Sweet Indulgences Sunday. Kim

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  25. Looks sooo good. Would love it if you'd link up one of your amazing recipes with my link party.

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