• Recipes

    Peanut Butter Ice Cream

    March 23, 2023 /

    Peanut Butter Ice Cream

    Yield: 4
    Prep Time: 30 minutes
    Cook Time: 1 day
    Additional Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 1 day 40 minutes

    Ingredients

    • 2 tbsp Cream Cheese
    • 1/2 cup Dark Brown Sugar
    • 2 tsp Vanilla Extract
    • 1/2 tsp Sea Salt
    • 1 cup Homemade Peanut Butter
    • 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream
    • 1/2 cup Milk

    Instructions

    1. In a large microwave-safe bowl, microwave the cream cheese for 10 seconds on high. Add the dark brown sugar, and beat with a whisk attachment in a stand mixer for a minimum of 60 seconds. The goal is to mostly dissolve the sugar into the cream cheese. Once incorporated, add the vanilla extract and mix again.
    2. Stop the mixer and add the peanut butter. Mix slowly until fully incorporated and the sugar is dissolved. Make sure to scrape the bowl.
    3. Reduce the speed and slowly add the heavy whipping cream. Once incorporated, slowly add the milk. Mix on medium for a minute until the batter is completely mixed.
    4. Pour into Creami container and freeze for 24 hours minimum.
    5. When ready to serve, remove the Creami container from the freezer and process immediately.

    Notes

    Makes 4 servings of 2 medium scoops.

    Garnish with roasted peanuts, a reduction of fruit jam, or peanut brittle pieces.

    © Bruce Hartman
    Category: Recipes
  • Recipes

    Churro

    March 11, 2023 /

    Churro

    Ingredients

    Version 1

    • 1 cup water
    • 1/4 cup oil
    • 1/2 tsp salt
    • 3 tbsp Brown Sugar
    • 1 cup flour

    Version 2

    • 1 cup water
    • 1 cup flour
    • 1 tsp baking powder
    • 1/2 tsp salt

    Instructions

      4.5 to 5 minutes at 375

    © Bruce Hartman
  • Recipes

    Pickled Pineapple Ice Cream

    March 10, 2023 /
    Pickled Pineapple Ice Cream

    Pickled Pineapple Ice Cream

    Yield: 24 ounces (Creami Deluxe Container)
    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Cook Time: 1 day
    Additional Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 1 day 35 minutes

    You need more? That title isn't enough to have you drooling? Make it yourself and see.

    Ingredients

    • 2 tbsp Cream Cheese
    • 1 tbsp Magical Salt Butter (optional, see notes) or 1/2 tsp Salt
    • 1/2 cup Sugar
    • 2 tsp Vanilla Extract
    • 1-1/8 cup of Heavy Cream
    • 1/2 cup Evaporated Milk
    • 1/2 cup Frozen Pineapple Juice Concentrate
    • 1/2 cup Pureed Pickled Pineapple
    • 2 tbsp Pineapple Pickle Brine

    Instructions

    1. Measure the frozen pineapple juice concentrate into a small bowl and let it sit on the counter while you begin to work allowing it to thaw somewhat.
    2. In a large microwave-safe bowl, microwave the cream cheese and Magical Salt Butter for 10 seconds on high. Add the sugar, and beat with a whisk for a minimum of 60 seconds. The goal is to mostly dissolve the sugar into the cheese and MSB. Once incorporated, add the vanilla extract and mix.
    3. Slowly mix in the heavy cream until the sugar mixture is fully incorporated.
    4. Add the slightly thawed pineapple juice concentrate to the batter and mix it in slowly until it's fully incorporated. Add the pureed pickled pineapple and brine, and mix.
    5. Pour the batter into your Creami Deluxe Container. Place the lid on the container and put in the freezer for 24 hours.
    6. Process with your Creami Deluxe as you would for a full container of ice cream.

    Notes

    Magical Salt Butter is the by-product of my ghee making process. See the recipe for ghee and MSB, here. This is a magical umami substance that adds depth, richness, and body. If you don't want to trouble yourself, a half teaspoon of salt will get you part of the way there.

    We've tried everyone's heavy cream, and and somehow Kroger's store brand is the best we've ever found. Compare it to any other and you'll see why we only get our cream from Kroger.

    © Bruce Hartman
    Category: Dining Out