Orange Ice Cream
Orange Ice Cream is a flavorful Continental Desserts & Baking dish prepared with quality ingredients. Finely grate 2 tablespoons zest from oranges, then halve oranges and squeeze enough juice to measure 1/2 cup.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
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Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionFinely grate 2 tablespoons zest from oranges, then halve oranges and squeeze enough juice to measure 1/2 cup.
Discard oranges.
Bring milk, 1/4 cup sugar, a pinch of salt, and 1 tablespoon zest to a boil in a 2-quart heavy saucepan, then remove from heat and let steep 30 minutes.
Beat together yolks and remaining 1/4 cup sugar in a medium bowl with an electric mixer until thick and pale, about 1 minute.
Add milk mixture in a stream, whisking constantly until combined well.
Pour mixture into same saucepan and cook over moderate heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, until mixture coats back of spoon and registers 175°F on thermometer (do not let boil).
Immediately remove from heat and pour through a fine-mesh sieve into a metal bowl.
Set bowl in a larger bowl of ice water and stir until cold, 10 to 15 minutes.
Stir in orange juice and remaining tablespoon zest and freeze in ice cream maker.
Transfer ice cream to an airtight container and put in freezer to harden, at least 2 hours.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.