Icelandic Rye Bread Ice Cream with Caramel Swirl

Name: Icelandic Rye Bread Ice Cream with Caramel Swirl
Prep time: 6 h
Cook time: 6 h
Total time: 6 h
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Dessert
Ingredients: Heavy Cream; Whole Milk; Granulated Sugar; Icelandic Rye Bread Crumbs; Egg Yolks; Vanilla Extract; Granulated Sugar; Water; Heavy Cream; Unsalted Butter; Sea Salt

A delectable fusion of sweet and savory with a luscious caramel twist

This unique ice cream combines the nuttiness of Icelandic rye bread with a rich caramel swirl, offering a delightful, creamy treat with an earthy, sweet undertone.

6 h 30 min
6
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Rye Bread Ice Cream Base

Heavy Cream

2 cups

Whole Milk

1 cup

Granulated Sugar

3/4 cup

Icelandic Rye Bread Crumbs

1/2 cup, toasted

Egg Yolks

5 large

Vanilla Extract

1 tsp

For the Caramel Swirl

Granulated Sugar

1 cup

Water

1/4 cup

Heavy Cream

1/2 cup

Unsalted Butter

1 tbsp

Sea Salt

1/4 tsp

Preparation

Preparing the Rye Bread Ice Cream Base

Heat and Combine

In a medium saucepan, combine the heavy cream, whole milk, and granulated sugar. Heat over medium heat until the sugar dissolves.

Infuse with Rye Bread

Stir in the toasted rye bread crumbs and let the mixture infuse for 10 minutes.

Temper the Yolks and Thicken

In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks. Slowly pour the warm cream mixture over the yolks, whisking constantly. Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until thickened. Strain into a bowl, stir in vanilla extract, and chill completely.

Making the Caramel Swirl

Caramelize the Sugar

In a clean saucepan, combine the sugar and water. Cook over medium heat without stirring until it turns a deep amber color.

Finish the Caramel

Remove from heat and carefully add the heavy cream, whisking constantly until smooth. Stir in butter and sea salt. Let cool completely.

Cooking Process

Churn the Ice Cream

Pour chilled base into an ice cream maker and churn as per the manufacturer's instructions.

Layer with Caramel

During the last few minutes of churning, drizzle in half of the caramel to create swirls.

Freeze Until Firm

Transfer ice cream to an airtight container, fold in the remaining caramel, and freeze until firm.

Plating & Serving