Bergamot and thyme ice cream is a refreshing and deliciously fragrant dessert. The bergamot lemon brings a subtle, floral acidity, while the thyme adds a herbaceous touch that enhances this unique recipe. Perfect for lovers of fresh and original flavors! Here's how to make this ice cream with your Ninja Creami.
What you need:
- 200 ml of full liquid cream
- 150 ml of whole milk
- 80 g of sugar
- 2 bergamot lemons (zest + juice)
- 1 tablespoon of fresh thyme leaves (or 1 teaspoon of dried thyme)
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
Preparation :
- Thyme infusion : In a small saucepan, gently heat the milk and cream over low heat. Add the thyme leaves and let it infuse gently for about 10 minutes, allowing the thyme to release its full flavor. If using dried thyme, reduce the infusion time to about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and strain the mixture to remove the thyme leaves.
- To prepare the lemon mixture : Finely grate the zest of the bergamot lemons and squeeze them to obtain approximately 80 ml of juice. Add the zest and lemon juice to the thyme-infused milk and cream mixture. Also add the sugar and vanilla extract, then mix well until the sugar is completely dissolved.
- Allow to cool : Let the mixture cool to room temperature, then place it in the refrigerator for at least one hour so that it is very cold before freezing.
- Freezing : Pour the mixture into the Ninja Creami jar and place it in the freezer for 24 hours.
- To turn it into ice cream : After 24 hours, place the tub in the Ninja Creami and use the "Ice Cream" mode. If the texture seems too firm, add a tablespoon of milk and run a Re-spin cycle to achieve a creamy consistency.
- Tasting : Your lemon, bergamot, and thyme ice cream is ready to enjoy! The delicate aroma of lemon, bergamot, blends perfectly with the herbaceous notes of thyme, resulting in a light, refreshing, and characterful ice cream. You can add a few sprigs of fresh thyme as a garnish or a lemon zest for a visual effect.
A perfect ice cream for lovers of sophisticated and original flavors! Enjoy! 🍋🌿
