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Recursive Raspberry Ripple Ice Cream

The Recursive Raspberry Ripple Ice Cream is a decadent dessert that combines the classic flavor of vanilla bean ice cream with the fresh tang of homemade raspberry ripple and the rich indulgence of chocolate shards. The "recursive" in the name is a nod to the repeated layers of raspberry ripple that weave through the ice cream, creating a beautiful marbled effect and ensuring a burst of fruitiness in every bite.

  • SERVES
    8 people
  • PREP TIME
    30 minutes
  • Cook TIME
    2 hours (includes freezing time)
Ingredients
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 cup granulated sugar, divided
  • 1 vanilla bean, split and seeds scraped out
  • 5 large egg yolks
  • 2 cups fresh raspberries
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 150g dark chocolate, roughly chopped
Directions
  1. In a medium saucepan, combine the heavy cream, milk, half the sugar, and the vanilla bean and seeds. Heat over medium heat until it begins to steam.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and the remaining sugar until well combined. Slowly pour in the hot cream mixture, whisking constantly, then pour the mixture back into the saucepan.
  3. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon. Remove from heat and let cool.
  4. While the ice cream base is cooling, make the raspberry ripple. In a small saucepan, combine the raspberries, remaining sugar, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat until the raspberries break down and the mixture becomes syrupy. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve to remove the seeds, then let cool.
  5. Once both the ice cream base and raspberry ripple are cool, churn the ice cream base in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer's instructions. In the last few minutes of churning, add the chocolate shards.
  6. Transfer a third of the ice cream to a lidded container, then drizzle over a third of the raspberry ripple. Repeat the process, layering ice cream and raspberry ripple, until all of both are used up. Use a skewer or knife to create a ripple effect, then cover and freeze until firm.

The Recursive Raspberry Ripple Ice Cream is more than just a tongue twister; it's a taste sensation that brings together a trio of beloved flavors in an elegant and delicious way. The base of this ice cream is a rich and creamy vanilla bean custard, made from scratch with real vanilla beans for the most intense flavor. The raspberry ripple, made with fresh raspberries, adds a burst of fruitiness that cuts through the richness of the ice cream, while the dark chocolate shards provide a welcome contrast in texture.

"The inspiration for this recipe came from the idea of recursion in computer science, where a process repeats itself in a self-similar way. I wanted to create an ice cream that had a repeating pattern of flavors, and the layers of raspberry ripple seemed like the perfect way to achieve this."

This ice cream is a little more involved than your average homemade ice cream, but the result is well worth the effort. The raspberry ripple is not just swirled on top, but layered throughout the ice cream, ensuring you get that delicious raspberry flavor in every bite. The addition of chocolate shards is a unique twist that sets this recipe apart from a traditional raspberry ripple ice cream.

So, if you're looking for a dessert that's a little out of the ordinary, why not give this Recursive Raspberry Ripple Ice Cream a try? It's sure to impress your guests and satisfy your sweet tooth.

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