Licorice Ice Cream

Indulge your taste buds with the bold and nostalgic flavors of Licorice Ice Cream, a creamy, homemade treat that's perfect for adventurous dessert lovers. This recipe combines the rich decadence of a classic custard base with the distinctive, slightly sweet, and earthy notes of licorice extract, resulting in an unforgettable frozen delight. The optional touch of black food coloring gives it a striking, jet-black hue that’s sure to impress. With just 20 minutes of prep time and a bit of patience for chilling and churning, this small-batch ice cream (serves six) is the perfect way to elevate your dessert game. Ideal for licorice enthusiasts craving something unique, this artisanal ice cream is a must-try!

Nutriscore Rating: 49/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups Whole milk
• 1 cup Heavy cream
• 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
• 4 large Egg yolks
• 2 teaspoons Licorice extract
• 1 drop Black food coloring (optional)

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, combine the whole milk and heavy cream. Place over medium heat and warm until the mixture is just about to simmer (do not let it boil).

Step 2

While the milk mixture is heating, whisk the egg yolks and sugar together in a medium bowl until the mixture is pale and creamy.

Step 3

Gradually, pour a small amount of the warm milk mixture into the egg yolks while whisking constantly to temper the eggs. Repeat until about half of the milk mixture has been incorporated.

Step 4

Pour the tempered egg mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining milk mixture. Place the saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon or heat-resistant spatula. Cook until the mixture thickens slightly and coats the back of the spoon, about 5–7 minutes. Do not let it boil to avoid curdling the eggs.

Step 5

Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the licorice extract. If desired, add a drop of black food coloring to achieve the classic licorice appearance.

Step 6

Strain the custard mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean bowl to ensure a smooth texture. Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature, then cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.

Step 7

Once the ice cream base is thoroughly chilled, churn it in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Step 8

Transfer the churned ice cream to an airtight container and freeze for an additional 2–4 hours to firm up before serving.

Step 9

Scoop and enjoy your homemade licorice ice cream!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(827.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1827.2

Total Fat 109.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 61.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g
Cholesterol 1021.9mg	0%
Sodium 252.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 172.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g	0%
Total Sugars 170.3g
Protein 22.8g	0%

Vitamin D 234.2IU	0%
Calcium 542.1mg	0%
Iron 1.8mg	0%
Potassium 624.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 55.8%

Protein: 5.2%

Carbs: 39.0%