Sweet Corn Ice Cream

In Thailand, ice cream makers play up the sweet side of corn to make this street-food favorite.

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In Thailand, ice cream makers play up the sweet side of corn to make this street-food favorite.

Servings
8

Ingredients

  • 4 cups corn kernels (20 oz.)
  • 1 cup cashews (5 oz.)
  • 1/2 cup agave syrup
  • 1 Tbs. grated lime zest
  • 1 Tbs. lime juice
  • 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp. salt

Preparation

1. Purée 2 cups corn, 1/2 cup cashews, and 1 cup water in food processor until smooth. Transfer to bowl. Repeat with remaining corn, cashews, and additional 1 cup water. Strain corn purée through-meshed sieve into bowl. Discard solids.

2. Whisk together agave syrup, lime zest, lime juice, vanilla extract, and salt; whisk mixture into strained corn purée.

3. Process mixture in ice cream maker according to manufacturers’ instructions.

Nutrition Information

  • Calories 215
  • Carbohydrate Content 34 g
  • Cholesterol Content 0 mg
  • Fat Content 8 g
  • Fiber Content 2 g
  • Protein Content 5 g
  • Saturated Fat Content 2 g
  • Sodium Content 304 mg
  • Sugar Content 21 g

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