Hokey Pokey Ice Cream

Ingredients

• 2 cups (470ml) heavy cream 2 cups (470ml) heavy cream
• 1 cup (240ml) whole milk 1 cup (240ml) whole milk
• 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
• 4 large egg yolks 4 large egg yolks
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup (100g) honey 1/2 cup (100g) honey
• 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon baking soda

Nutrition

• Calories (kcal / KJ): 350 kcal / 1465 KJ
• Fat (total, saturated): 24g, 15g
• Carbohydrates (total, sugars): 32g, 28g
• Protein: 4g
• Fiber: 0g
• Salt: 0.2g

Preparation

1. 1.
   In a saucepan, heat the heavy cream, milk, and half of the sugar over medium heat until it reaches a gentle simmer. Remove from heat.
2. 2.
   In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks with the remaining sugar until pale and creamy.
3. 3.
   Slowly pour the hot cream mixture into the egg yolks while whisking continuously to temper the eggs.
4. 4.
   Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens and coats the back of a spoon. Do not let it boil.
5. 5.
   Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and salt. Let the mixture cool completely.
6. 6.
   In a separate saucepan, combine the honey and baking soda. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it turns golden and frothy.
7. 7.
   Remove from heat and quickly pour the honey mixture onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Let it cool and harden completely.
8. 8.
   Once the honeycomb is hardened, break it into small pieces using a rolling pin or your hands.
9. 9.
   Churn the cooled ice cream mixture in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer's instructions.
10. 10.
    During the last few minutes of churning, add the honeycomb pieces and continue churning until well combined.
11. 11.
    Transfer the ice cream to a lidded container and freeze for at least 4 hours or until firm.
12. 12.
    Serve the Hokey Pokey Ice Cream in bowls or cones and enjoy!

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Honey — Use a high-quality honey for the best flavor and ensure it is heated gently to avoid burning.

Tips & Tricks

• For an extra crunch, you can add crushed honeycomb on top of the ice cream before serving.
• If you don't have an ice cream maker, you can pour the mixture into a shallow container and freeze it, stirring every 30 minutes until it reaches the desired consistency.

Serving advice

Serve the Hokey Pokey Ice Cream in bowls or cones. For an elegant touch, garnish with a drizzle of warm honey and a sprinkle of crushed honeycomb.

Presentation advice

To enhance the presentation, scoop the ice cream into individual serving bowls or glasses and top with a small piece of honeycomb. Serve with a side of fresh berries for a pop of color.