How to Make Shishito Pepper Ice Cream - A Step-by-Step Guide

Shishito peppers are a popular ingredient in many cuisines, known for their mild, slightly sweet flavor with a hint of smokiness. These small, slender peppers are often used in stir-fries, sautés, and as a topping for pizzas and tacos. But have you ever thought about incorporating them into a dessert?

Shishito pepper ice cream is a unique and delightful treat that combines the subtle heat of the peppers with the creamy sweetness of the ice cream. The result is a flavor sensation that ...

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Ingredients

  • 2 ounces shishito peppers
  • 3 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 1 pinch flaky sea salt
  • ¾ cup white sugar
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 ½ cups milk
  • ½ cup dry milk powder
  • 4 large egg yolks

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 12 hrs 20 mins
  • Total Time: 12 hrs 45 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Set a cast iron skillet over high heat.
  • Dip peppers in oil to coat, then set in the hot skillet to blister, 30 seconds per side.
  • Remove from the heat and sprinkle with salt. Remove and discard stems. Blend peppers and sugar in a food processor until thoroughly combined.
  • Combine pepper-sugar mixture, cream, milk, and milk powder in a saucepan over low heat. Cook and stir until sugar and milk powder have dissolved, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Whisk egg yolks in a small bowl. Add to the saucepan and cook, stirring occasionally until mixture reaches a temperature of 175 degrees F (80 degrees C), about 10 minutes.
  • Pour ice cream base into a bowl, cover, and refrigerate 8 hours to overnight.
  • Remove ice cream base from the refrigerator and strain out pepper fragments with a mesh sieve.
  • Pour base into an ice cream maker and freeze according to manufacturer's instructions, about 20 minutes. Transfer to an airtight container and freeze until firm, about 4 hours.
  • Nutrition

    402 cal.

    • Total Fat: 30g
    • Saturated Fat: 16g
    • Cholesterol: 189mg
    • Sodium: 126mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 27g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 25g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Vitamin C: 18mg
    • Calcium: 199mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 281mg