Black Sesame Custard Ice Cream

Inspired by techniques from Serious Eats.

Custard ice cream · Black sesame · French

Based on our vanilla custard method, this has brown sugar in place of caster, one extra yolk and a generous amount of black sesame paste whisked in after cooking. Deeply nutty with a striking grey colour.

Prep20 min
Cook15 min
Total35 min
DifficultyMedium
Per serving345 kcal
PremiumGluten-freeVegetarian
ServingsMakes 8
Allergens (EU 14)
GlutenCrustaceansEggsFishPeanutsSoybeansMilkTree nutsCeleryMustardSesameSulphitesLupinMolluscs

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Free sugars

Sugar (daily guide)

19.4 g per serving

38.8 % of the 50 g daily maximum · 77.6 % of the ideal 25 g

Free sugars under 50 g a day, ideally about 25 g, based on WHO free-sugar guidance (not endorsed by WHO). The share shown is the share of one serving. WHO

Equipment

  • ice-cream maker
  • medium heavy saucepan
  • heatproof bowl
  • whisk
  • silicone spatula
  • probe thermometer
  • fine sieve
  • large bowl of iced water
  • freezer container with lid
  • stick blender (optional)

Nutrition per serving (estimated values)

Per servingAmount
Energy345 kcal
Protein7.8 g
Carbohydrate27.1 g
of which sugars21.8 g
of which free sugars19.4 g
Fat24.1 g
of which saturates9.2 g
Fibre2.4 g
Salt0.27 g

Protein per 100 kcal

2.3 g High Protein needs ≥ 5 g (20% of energy)

Calculated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient values