Nectarine And Basil Ice Cream

Poptails

Posted by Octopus Publishing

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All the vibrant flavors of midsummer combined in one hit!
Makes 8
Preparation time: 1 hour
(including cooling)
Freezing time: 2 hours

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You Will Need (5 things)

  • 2 cup chopped Nectarines
  • ¼ cup Superfine Sugar
  • 8 tbsp Basil leaves
  • 2 cup Vanilla Ice Cream
  • ½ cup Vodka

Steps (4 steps, 60 minutes)

  1. 1

    Place the nectarines, sugar, and half the basil leaves in a saucepan with 2 tablespoons water. Slowly bring to a boil and cook until the nectarines are completely soft, about 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and put into a food processor. or blender Blitz until completely smooth. Allow
    to cool completely.

  2. 2

    Remove the ice cream from the freezer and let soften for 20 minutes. Place in a large bowl.

  3. 3

    Coarsely chop the remaining basil leaves. In a small bowl, combine the nectarine puree, chopped basil leaves, and vodka, then stir into the softened ice cream.

  4. 4

    Pack into eight popsicle molds. Insert the popsicle sticks and freeze until solid, about 2 hours.