Asen1940
Novice Foodie
Hey everyone, I recently came across a recipe for Turkish Lokum, which is a delicious confection made with cornstarch, sugar, and rosewater. It immediately reminded me of my grandma's homemade rose petal jam, and I thought, "Wouldn't it be amazing to combine these flavors in an ice cream?" Well, let me tell you, it absolutely is!
This Lokum Ice Cream with Rose Petal Brittle is like a party in your mouth. The creamy, floral ice cream is studded with chewy bits of Lokum, and the crunchy, caramelized rose petal brittle adds a delightful textural contrast. It's perfect for a special occasion or just a delightful summer treat!
Ingredients
This Lokum Ice Cream with Rose Petal Brittle is like a party in your mouth. The creamy, floral ice cream is studded with chewy bits of Lokum, and the crunchy, caramelized rose petal brittle adds a delightful textural contrast. It's perfect for a special occasion or just a delightful summer treat!
Ingredients
- For the Lokum Ice Cream:
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¾ cup sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 6 large egg yolks
- 1 tablespoon rosewater
- 1 cup chopped Turkish Lokum (store-bought or homemade)
- For the Rose Petal Brittle:
- ½ cup dried rose petals
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon water
- Make the Lokum Ice Cream: In a medium saucepan, whisk together the milk, cream, sugar, and salt. Heat over medium heat until the sugar dissolves and the mixture simmers gently.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the egg yolks. Slowly whisk in the hot milk mixture, a little at a time, to temper the eggs.
- Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon (about 10 minutes). Do not let it boil.
- Strain the custard into a clean bowl and stir in the rosewater. Let cool completely, then cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight.
- While the custard chills, make the Rose Petal Brittle: In a small saucepan, combine the rose petals, sugar, and water. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves and the mixture begins to simmer.
- Increase the heat to medium-high and cook, without stirring, until the mixture turns a deep amber color (about 5-7 minutes).
- Pour the hot brittle onto a lightly greased baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Spread the brittle into a thin layer and let cool completely.
- Once the custard and brittle are cool, churn the ice cream according to your ice cream maker's instructions. When the ice cream is nearly churned, fold in the chopped Lokum.
- Transfer the ice cream to an airtight container and freeze for at least 2 hours before scooping.
- To serve, break the Rose Petal Brittle into pieces and sprinkle over the ice cream. Enjoy!