Peach Topped Frozen Ice Mold Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time4 Hr 0 MinCooking Time30 Min
Ready In4 Hr 30 MinDifficulty LevelMedium
Health IndexHealthyServings6
CourseSpeciality
VegetarianMain Ingredient
Interest GroupHealthy

Ingredients

 Honey1/3 Cup (16 tbs) (For Vanilla Ice Milk :)
 Vanilla bean1 (For Vanilla Ice Milk :)
 Vanilla extract1 Tablespoon (For Vanilla Ice Milk :)
 Low-fat milk - 1 quart
 Ladyfingers sponges - 12 , halved crosswise
 Eggs2 (For French Carob Ice Milk:)
 Honey2/3 Cup (16 tbs) (For French Carob Ice Milk:)
 Cornstarch2 Tablespoon (For French Carob Ice Milk:)
 Skim milk1 Quart, divided (For French Carob Ice Milk:)
 Vanilla extract1 Tablespoon (For French Carob Ice Milk:)
 Carob powder - 1/4 cups, sifted and cooked in 1/4 cups water over low heat, stirring constantly until thick.
 Peach puree - 2 cups (about 6 medium-size fresh peaches)
 Honey1 Tablespoon (For Peach Sauce:)
 Cornstarch1 Tablespoon (For Peach Sauce:)
 Water1/4 Cup (16 tbs) (For Peach Sauce:)
 Lemon extract1/2 Teaspoon (For Peach Sauce:)

Directions

MAKING
To make the Vanilla Ice Milk
1. In a medium-size saucepan, mix together honey, vanilla bean, vanilla extract, and 1 cup of the low-fat milk.
2. Add remaining low-fat milk and heat to scalding, stirring occasionally.
3. Take pan off heat and let vanilla infuse into the milk for 20 to 30 minutes.
4. Remove vanilla bean. You can use this to flavor another quarter of milk instead of discarding it.
5. Process mixture in an ice cream maker according to manufacturer's instructions.
OR
5. Turn mixture into a large pan and place in freezer until partially frozen. Remove from freezer, beat to break down ice crystals, and then return to freezer.
6. Repeat this procedure twice.
7. Turn frozen mixture into two (1-quart) containers and freeze until ready to serve.
To make the French Carob Ice Milk,
8. In a small bowl, beat together eggs and honey until foamy.
9. Blend cornstarch and 1 cup of the skim milk.
10. Pour into the top of a double boiler set over hot water and cook over low heat, stirring constantly until milk thickens.
11. Whisk a small amount of hot milk into egg mixture.
12. Return to hot milk, whisking constantly and cook 1 minute, stirring.
13. Turn into a large bowl and mix in remaining ingredients.
14. Process mixture in an ice cream maker or freeze in pan until ready to serve, as in steps 5 and 6 for Vanilla Ice Milk.
To assemble Ice Mold:
15. Line a 5 x 7-inch loaf pan with waxed paper.
16. Spread an even and thin layer of slightly softened Vanilla Ice Milk on bottom of pan.
17. Arrange Ladyfingers, points down along sides of pan, making them stand by inserting into the ice milk.
18. Layer remaining Vanilla Ice Milk and place in freezer for 15 minutes to chill.
19. Evenly spread a layer of the French Carob Ice Milk on top of the Vanilla Ice Milk.
20. Cover pan and return to the freezer until firm.
To make the Peach Sauce:
21. In a medium-size saucepan, combine peach puree, honey, and cornstarch blended in water.
22. Cook over medium heat stirring constantly, until thick then stir in the extract.
23. Strain and allow the sauce to chill.

SERVING
24. To serve, unmold the frozen ice mold onto a serving platter and peel of the waxed paper.
25. Slice and serve immediately with the Peach Sauce spooned on top.
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