GREEN CHILI ICE CREAM WITH CUMIN/PISTACHIOS

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Green Chili Peppers are an everyday cuisine to the indigenous New Mexicans so I wanted to incorporate the flavor and taste into something unique and pleasant. I thought an ice cream would be nice, and wow, what a pleasant kick. You won't be disappointed! P.S. I thought the batch with the twist of lime tasted the best...

Provided by Robin DuPree

Categories     Ice Cream & Ices

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 c green chili wine
12 -14 oz frozen green chilis
1 1/2 c sugar
6 c heavy cream
8 large eggs
2 tsp vanilla
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp ginger
1/4 tsp paprika
1/4 tsp chili powder
1/4 tsp cumin
1 c whole pistachio nuts chopped
1 juice of lime (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. Bring Green Chili wine along with green chili peppers and a 1/2 cup sugar to just a boil in a 3 quart heavy saucepan, then remove from heat and let steep, uncovered, 30 minutes. Cool slightly, then puree mixture in a blender
  • 2. While chili peppers steep, whisk together yolks and remaining sugar in a bowl, then add cream.
  • 3. Place custard in ice cream maker (in batches if necessary), then transfer to an airtight container and put in freezer harden, about 12 hours. Do not open container during this time frame to prevent ice crystals from forming.

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