Nectarine And Basil Ice Cream

Poptails

https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/nectarine-and-basil-ice-cream • Posted by Octopus Publishing

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

You will need

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

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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

Instructions

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

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