Honey and Thyme Ice Cream with Candied Thyme

Honey and Thyme Ice Cream with Candied Thyme
Honey and Thyme Ice Cream with Candied Thyme
The sugared herb sprig is a super-easy, sophisticated garnish.
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  • Served Person: Makes about 3 1/2 cups
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  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • sugar
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1 large egg white
  • Carbohydrate 22 g(7%)
  • Cholesterol 87 mg(29%)
  • Fat 16 g(25%)
  • Fiber 2 g(6%)
  • Protein 3 g(7%)
  • Saturated Fat 10 g(49%)
  • Sodium 42 mg(2%)
  • Calories 237

PreparationFor ice cream: Bring first 4 ingredients to boil in medium saucepan. Remove from heat. Cover and let steep 2 hours. Whisk eggs and sugar in medium bowl. Add honey to cream mixture. Simmer over medium heat, stirring until honey dissolves. Gradually whisk cream mixture into egg mixture. Return custard to same pan. Stir over medium heat until custard thickens enough to coat spoon and thermometer reads 170°F to 175°F, about 4 minutes (do not boil). Strain into clean bowl; whisk in vanilla. Cover; chill until cold, at least 3 hours and up to 1 day. Process custard in ice cream maker according to manufacturer's instructions. Transfer to bowl, cover, and freeze until firm, at least 3 hours and up to 3 days. For candied thyme Whisk egg white in medium bowl until frothy. Place sugar in shallow bowl. Dip thyme sprigs, 1 at a time, into egg white to coat, then shake off excess. Add to sugar and turn to coat. Place on paper towels to dry. Let stand at room temperature at least 1 hour and up to 8 hours before using. Scoop ice cream into bowls or goblets. Garnish with candied thyme.

PreparationFor ice cream: Bring first 4 ingredients to boil in medium saucepan. Remove from heat. Cover and let steep 2 hours. Whisk eggs and sugar in medium bowl. Add honey to cream mixture. Simmer over medium heat, stirring until honey dissolves. Gradually whisk cream mixture into egg mixture. Return custard to same pan. Stir over medium heat until custard thickens enough to coat spoon and thermometer reads 170°F to 175°F, about 4 minutes (do not boil). Strain into clean bowl; whisk in vanilla. Cover; chill until cold, at least 3 hours and up to 1 day. Process custard in ice cream maker according to manufacturer's instructions. Transfer to bowl, cover, and freeze until firm, at least 3 hours and up to 3 days. For candied thyme Whisk egg white in medium bowl until frothy. Place sugar in shallow bowl. Dip thyme sprigs, 1 at a time, into egg white to coat, then shake off excess. Add to sugar and turn to coat. Place on paper towels to dry. Let stand at room temperature at least 1 hour and up to 8 hours before using. Scoop ice cream into bowls or goblets. Garnish with candied thyme.