JASMINE ICE CREAM WITH PLUM SAUCE

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Velvety smooth, this ice cream has a delicate floral note reminiscent of jasmine blossoms. The plum sauce adds subtle tartness and rich color to the dessert. -Lily Julow, Lawrenceville, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 1 quart (1 cup sauce).

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon loose-leaf jasmine tea
1/4 cup boiling water
1 can (15 ounces) plums, pitted
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 cups vanilla ice cream, softened
Fresh basil leaves, optional

Steps:

  • Place tea in a 1-cup glass measuring cup. Add boiling water; steep 4-6 minutes according to taste. Strain tea, discarding tea leaves. Cool to room temperature., Drain plums, reserving 1/4 cup syrup. Place plums, basil, vanilla and reserved syrup in a food processor; process until smooth. Press plum mixture through a fine-mesh strainer into a small bowl; discard pulp. Refrigerate, covered, until serving., Place ice cream in a large bowl; stir in tea until blended. Cover and freeze 4 hours or until firm. Serve with sauce. If desired, top with basil leaves.

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