Sweet and Savory Bourbon, Maple, and Bacon Frozen Treat
Recipe Remix:
Hey there, folks! I ain't the original creator of this marvel, but I sure as hell gave it my own twist. It's a sweet and boozy Cinnamon Dusted Maple Smoked Bacon Ice Cream, inspired by the folks over at Tastologie. Here's how to whip up a batch o' this delish concoction:
Yield: Enough to serve a crowd, or keep it all for yourself (we won't judge)
Ingredients:
- 5 strips cinnamon dusted maple smoked bacon (Broadbent's from KY is blog-approved)
- 2 tsp. light brown sugar + 3/4 cup
- 2 large egg yolks
- 2 cups half-and-half + 1 cup heavy cream, lightly whipped
- 1 1/3 cup pure maple syrup (darker is better)
- 1/4 cup bourbon (Buffalo Trace works wonders)
- 1/2 tsp. pure vanilla (bourbon-aged Alderwood smoked if you're fancy)
Instructions:
- Bacon Candying: Heat up your oven to 400°F (204°C). Lay those bacon strips on a baking sheet and dust 'em with 1 tsp light brown sugar. Bake for 6-8 minutes, then flip 'em over, sprinkle the rest of the brown sugar, and bake for another 6-8 minutes. Once done, let 'em cool and drain.
In a stand mixer, beat the egg yolks and 3/4 cup light brown sugar until light and fluffy. Carefully pour in 1 cup half-and-half.
Transfer this mixture to a saucepan, add the remaining half-and-half, and heat over gentle heat. Stir continually until the custard has thickened and coats the back of a spoon. Remove from heat and strain into a bowl, discarding any small egg curds.
Heat the bourbon in a small saucepan for about 5-10 minutes, reducing the alcohol content. Then, stir it into the custard. Chill until cold.
Just before churning, whip up the heavy cream with the vanilla. Fold it into the custard.
Churn, freeze, and fold in the candied bacon. Divide the mixture in half and freeze each half separately for a lighter ice cream texture.
Enrichment Data:
This Cinnamon Dusted Maple Smoked Bacon Ice Cream packs a punch of caramelized flavors from the maple syrup, whiskey, and smoky bacon. The recipe is adapted from Tastologie and perfectly blends warm, autumnal tastes with a sexy-sweet boozy kick.
If you wanna get creative, try using different types of bourbons or whiskeys, like a smoke-infused variety, or experiment with even more bacon flavors. So get sweatin', 'cause this is one ice cream recipe that's worth the effort!
- The recipe for Cinnamon Dusted Maple Smoked Bacon Ice Cream, uncategorized and remixed, contains bourbon and strips of bacon that are candied using light brown sugar.
- The custard for the ice cream is thickened with a mixture of egg yolks and light brown sugar, and flavored with pure maple syrup, bourbon, and vanilla.
- Nutrition-wise, this ice cream recipe offers a combination of sweet, savory, and boozy tastes, making it a unique and cool dessert option.
- To add more variations to this recipe, one could experiment with different types of bourbons or whiskeys, or explore other bacon flavors, creating a personalized take on the Tastologie's original Cinnamon Dusted Maple Smoked Bacon Ice Cream recipe.
