Summer Recipes: Vanilla Bean and Green Tea Ice Cream

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PHOTO: EMILY HELLER
Green tea ice cream might not be the first flavor you think when you want a dish, but it's surprisingly good.

Fresh mint, juicy blackberries, toasted nuts, and dark chocolate all complement the light, grassy, and toasty flavor of green tea ice cream — or add whatever you can dream up! I tried a suggestion from chef Jamie Oliver to serve ice cream with a drizzle of fruity olive oil and a sprinkle of coarse sea salt — wow-wee! Makes about 1 quart. 

1 cup whole milk
2 cups heavy cream, divided
1/2 vanilla bean, split lengthwise (or 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract)
1 to 2 tbsp matcha (richly flavored green tea powder)

1/4 tsp salt

  • Published on Jul 7, 2010
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