Rose Milk Tres Leches Ice Cream with Rum-Soaked Raisins 🍦🌹
Ingredients
For the Rum-Soaked Raisins:
- ½ cup raisins
- ¼ cup Caribbean rum
For the Ice Cream Base:
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup sugar
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 5 large egg yolks
- 2 tablespoons Caribbean rum
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 batch of Rum-Soaked Raisins (see above)
Directions
1. Prepare the Rum-Soaked Raisins:
- Soak ½ cup raisins in ¼ cup Caribbean rum.
- Let them soak for at least 1-2 hours, or for an even richer flavor, soak overnight.
2. Heat the Ice Cream Base:
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine 2 cups heavy cream, 1 cup whole milk, ½ cup sugar, and ¼ teaspoon kosher salt.
- Stir occasionally, but do not let it boil. Heat it until it’s warm and the sugar is dissolved.
3. Temper the Egg Yolks:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 5 large egg yolks until smooth.
- Gradually add ½ cup of the warm milk mixture to the yolks, whisking constantly to avoid scrambling the eggs.
- Slowly pour this mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining milk mixture, stirring continuously.
4. Thicken the Custard:
- Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon (this should take about 5-7 minutes).
- Once thickened, remove from heat and strain through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any bits of egg.
5. Add the Flavor:
- Stir in 2 tablespoons of Caribbean rum and ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg for that added warmth and spice.
- Allow the custard to cool to room temperature.
- Once cooled, cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best results.
6. Churn the Ice Cream:
- Pour the chilled custard into your ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
- In the last 5 minutes of churning, fold in the rum-soaked raisins so they are evenly distributed throughout the ice cream.
7. Freeze & Serve:
- Transfer the churned ice cream into an airtight container.
- Freeze for at least 4 hours until the ice cream is firm.
- Once ready, scoop and serve this boozy, creamy treat that’s sure to be the star of your dessert table!
Enjoy the Perfect Sweet Treat!
This Rose Milk Tres Leches Ice Cream is a luxurious treat with a complex depth of flavor from the rum-soaked raisins, nutmeg, and the creamy custard base. It’s ideal for special occasions or whenever you want to indulge in something decadent.
Let me know how it turns out if you try this recipe! 🍦✨