Two Great Summer Tastes That Go Great Together

Are there two better tastes of summer than sweet corn....

... and ice cream?

This recipe brings those two flavors together, in a wonderful way.








Sweet Corn Ice Cream 

Ingredients
4 ears fresh corn, shucked
2 cups milk
2 cups heavy cream
3/4 cup sugar
9 large egg yolks

Directions
1. Using a large knife, slice the kernels off the corn cobs and place in a large saucepan. Break the cobs into thirds and add them to the pot along with the milk, cream, and 1/2 cup of the sugar. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring, then turn off the heat. Using an immersion mixer or a blender, puree the corn kernels (not the cobs). Infuse for 1 hour.
2. Bring the mixture back to a simmer, then turn off the heat. In a small bowl, whisk the egg yolks and remaining 1/4 cup of sugar. Add a cup of the hot cream to the yolks, stirring constantly so they don't curdle. Add the yolk mixture to the saucepan, stirring. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until the custard thickens enough to coat the spoon, about 10 minutes.
3. Pass the custard through a fine sieve, pressing down hard on the solids, discard solids. Let the custard cool, then cover and chill for at least 4 hours. Freeze in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer's directions.

Ice cream is being seen in lots of non-traditional flavors - basil, bacon, goat cheese, cucumber and even jalapeno (I am definitely trying that this summer as soon as our crop comes in), to name a few.... though not all together of course.  Would you make a non-traditional flavor?  Or are you all about the tried and true?

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