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Broccoli Ice Cream Recipe

Broccoli Ice Cream Recipe

Hey, Welcome to the Broccoli Ice Cream Recipe. Broccoli Ice Cream is a creamy frozen treat made with fresh broccoli blended into a sweet and smooth ice cream base.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling + Freezing time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • A pinch of salt
  • 3 egg yolks

Equipment

  • Ice cream maker
  • Blender
  • Saucepan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Freezer-safe container

Method
 

Step 1: Prepare the broccoli
  1. Boil the broccoli florets for 3 to 4 minutes until soft. Drain and let them cool completely.
    Broccoli Ice Cream Recipe
Step 2: Blend the mixture
  1. Add the broccoli, milk, and heavy cream into a blender. Blend until smooth and creamy.
    Broccoli Ice Cream Recipe
Step 3: Prepare the custard base
  1. Heat sugar and egg yolks in a saucepan on low heat. Stir constantly until thickened, then mix in the blended broccoli mixture.
    Broccoli Ice Cream Recipe
Step 4: Chill the mixture
  1. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and refrigerate for 2 hours until fully chilled.
    Broccoli Ice Cream Recipe
Step 5: Churn the ice cream
  1. Pour the chilled mixture into an ice cream maker and churn based on the machine instructions.
    Broccoli Ice Cream Recipe
Step 6: Freeze and serve
  1. Transfer the churned ice cream to a freezer-safe container. Freeze for 2 hours before serving.
    Broccoli Ice Cream Recipe

Notes

You can serve this Broccoli Ice Cream with chocolate syrup, caramel drizzle, or crushed nuts for extra crunch.