Treacle Ice Cream Pie
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
My favorite thing about this treacle ice cream pie is how quickly you can pull it together. In just 45 minutes total, you'll have a stunning dessert that tastes like you spent hours in the kitchen. The treacle gives it this deep, complex sweetness that feels fancy, while the homemade ice cream base keeps things beautifully creamy. I love that treacle is packed with iron and minerals, so you're getting some real nutritional value alongside that indulgent flavor. It's become my go to when I want to impress people without the fuss.
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Ingredients
- 400heavy cream
- 200 mlwhole milk
- 600 ggranulated sugar
- 100 mltreacle
- 4egg yolks
- 100 gunsalted butter
- 100 gall-purpose flour
- 1 gsalt
- 1 mlvanilla extract
- 500 mlice cream base
- 10fresh mint leaves(For garnish)
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
- 2
In a medium saucepan, combine the heavy cream, whole milk, granulated sugar, and treacle. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture is hot but not boiling.
Tip: Be careful not to scald the mixture.
- 3
In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and a pinch of salt until well combined. Temper the egg yolks by slowly pouring the warm cream mixture into the egg yolks, whisking constantly.
Tip: This step is crucial to prevent the eggs from scrambling.
- 4
Return the saucepan to the heat and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon, about 5-7 minutes.
- 5
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the unsalted butter and vanilla extract until melted and smooth.
- 6
Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean bowl to remove any egg solids.
- 7
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and a pinch of salt. Gradually add the flour mixture to the cream mixture, whisking until smooth.
- 8
Pour the mixture into a pre-baked pie crust and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
Tip: This will allow the flavors to meld and the mixture to set.
- 9
Once set, scoop the ice cream base into the pie crust and churn in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- 10
Transfer the churned ice cream to an airtight container and freeze for at least 2 hours to set.
Tip: This will give the ice cream its desired consistency.
- 11
Just before serving, garnish with fresh mint leaves and serve chilled.
Tip: Enjoy your delicious Treacle Ice Cream Pie!
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