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Saffron Ice Cream served in a white bowl
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Saffron Ice Cream

This Saffron Ice Cream is a simple and delicious no egg recipe ice cream recipe. The flavour of this ice cream is absolutely divine!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Resting Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Dessert, ice cream
Cuisine: American
Keyword: easy ice cream recipe, saffron ice cream
Servings: 10
Calories: 258kcal
Author: Kim Beaulieu

Equipment

Ingredients

  • ¼ teaspoon saffron threads
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
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Instructions

  • Over medium heat, bring milk to a low boil with saffron threads in it. Once it boils set it to simmer, cover and let it sit for 30 minutes.
  • Allow milk to cool off a bit. You can just transfer it to a bowl or stick in the fridge for 5 to 10 minutes.
  • In a mixer combine the saffron infused milk, sugar, and salt. Mix until sugar dissolves.
  • Add the heavy cream and vanilla, mix until well blended.
  • Cover this and stick in the fridge for 1 to 2 hours.
  • Now transfer this liquid to your frozen ice cream maker bowl, set it on the ice cream maker stand, and turn on for 15 to 20 minutes.
  • You can eat it right away or pop it in the freezer. Just remember to take it out 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
  • Serve with a smile!

Notes

Yields 5 cups

Nutrition

Calories: 258kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 68mg | Sodium: 261mg | Potassium: 68mg | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 739IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 1mg