Difficulty: Moderate | Serves: 4-6
What happens when you blend the rich umami depth of miso with the sweet, buttery goodness of caramel? You get Miso Caramel Ice Cream—a bold, unexpected pairing that delivers a perfect harmony of sweet, salty, and umami flavors. The miso enhances the caramel’s deep toffee notes, creating a creamy, indulgent treat that’s both complex and irresistible. This is ice cream like you’ve never had before! 🍦✨
Ingredients For Miso Caramel Ice Cream
🔥 For the Miso Caramel Sauce:
☑ ½ cup sugar 🍯
☑ 2 tablespoons🥄 unsalted butter 🧈
☑ ¼ cup heavy cream 🥛
☑ 1 tablespoon🥄 white miso paste (for a mild umami kick) 🌿
☑ ½ teaspoon🥄 sea salt 🧂
🔥 For the Ice Cream Base:
☑ 2 cups heavy cream 🥛
☑ 1 cup whole milk 🥛
☑ ½ cup sugar 🍯
☑ 4 large egg yolks 🥚
☑ 1 teaspoon🥄 vanilla extract 🌿
👨🍳 Cooking Steps For Miso Caramel Ice Cream
🍦 Step 1: Make the Miso Caramel Sauce
1️⃣ Heat sugar in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring until it melts into an amber caramel.
2️⃣ Add butter and stir until fully combined.
3️⃣ Slowly whisk in heavy cream (be careful—it will bubble up!).
4️⃣ Remove from heat and stir in miso paste and sea salt. Let cool.
🍦 Step 2: Prepare the Ice Cream Base
1️⃣ In a saucepan, heat milk, heavy cream, and sugar until warm but not boiling.
2️⃣ Whisk egg yolks in a separate bowl, then slowly pour in the warm cream mixture, whisking continuously.
3️⃣ Return to the saucepan and cook over low heat until it thickens into a custard (do not boil).
4️⃣ Strain the mixture and stir in vanilla extract. Let cool completely.
🍦 Step 3: Churn & Freeze
1️⃣ Pour the custard into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
2️⃣ When the ice cream is nearly set, swirl in the miso caramel sauce for a marbled effect.
3️⃣ Transfer to a container and freeze for at least 4 hours.
🍦 Step 4: Serve & Enjoy
1️⃣ Scoop into bowls and drizzle with extra miso caramel.
2️⃣ Top with toasted sesame seeds or crushed nuts for extra texture. “Miso Caramel Ice Cream”
Sweet meets salty, creamy meets umami—Miso Caramel Ice Cream is the ultimate indulgence for adventurous food lovers! Who’s ready to take their taste buds on a flavor journey? 🍦
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