Tarragon Ice Cream
What does a wise girl do when she has leftover tarragon?
She makes ice cream, of course :)
After using a couple of tablespoons to make omelette aux fines herbes, I had a bunch left in the fridge, starting to wilt but still fragrant and looking fresh enough to be used. I could have left it there to die like I have carelessly done in the past with other herbs, completely forgetting they were there. But this one was uber present everytime I opened the fridge, offering me a heady whiff, screaming for attention, screaming ice cream!
Tarragon Ice Cream Recipe
4 to 6 servings
2 cups half and half
1 cup whipping cream
Small bunch tarragon (about 10 sprigs)
1/4 cup agave syrup
Juice of half lemon (optional)
Heat the half and half, cream, tarragon and agave syrup in a saucepan over medium heat until right before boiling, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool. Discard the tarragon.
Transfer the mixture to a lidded container and refrigerate overnight.
Place the mixture in the ice cream machine and add the lemon juice. Churn it according to manufacturer’s instructions. Freeze until set.
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Eliana — 09/14/2010 @ 3:06 am
I love trying ice creams made out of unconventional flavors. This one sounds outstanding.
LimeCake — 09/14/2010 @ 4:47 am
how interesting! these days you can flavour ice cream with anything. this looks delicious!
We Are Not Martha — 09/14/2010 @ 5:47 am
Obviously! :) This sounds awesome and totally unique. And such a good idea for leftover herbs!
Sues
Bryan — 09/14/2010 @ 11:18 am
I love tarragon this sounds wonderful! I have let a few too many herbs die in the fridge too great way to use some.
Susan — 09/14/2010 @ 3:48 pm
Very interesting. Love tarragon so this would work beautifully. Thanks.
life in yonder — 09/14/2010 @ 5:52 pm
I have never heard of tarragon ice cream… sooner or later I will have to buy an ice cream machine…
mangocheeks — 09/14/2010 @ 7:09 pm
Tarragon is a herb I rarely use, but to see it in an ice-cream is really interesting. Sounds good to me.
Rachana — 09/14/2010 @ 9:09 pm
Thats such an interesting and unique icecream!
Nisrine Merzouki — 09/15/2010 @ 1:15 am
Glad you all are liking this ice cream and relieved to know I'm not the only one who lets herbs die in the fridge :)
Dana — 09/15/2010 @ 2:26 am
I would have never thought of using wilting tarragon in ice cream! What a creative idea!
Reeni — 09/16/2010 @ 12:55 am
This is the second ice cream I've seen with a savory herb in it. I like the idea! Looks luscious!
Barbara — 09/16/2010 @ 1:39 pm
I've always loved herb-flavored ice creams, Nisrine! I've been meaning to post one I made last summer…so difficult to get a photo of anything looking other than vanilla though, isn't it? Good job!
Indie.Tea — 09/16/2010 @ 10:40 pm
O, that sounds really amazing. I've been thinking of doing a honey and thyme ice cream or something…but tarragon sounds even better than thyme I think.
You have a lovely blog, by the way
Nisrine Merzouki — 09/16/2010 @ 11:17 pm
Reeni–I love ice cream with herbs. I have been fantasizing about so many different variations lately. Glad you like mine :)
Indie–I can't wait to see your version with rosemary. It sounds lovely.
Sara — 09/17/2010 @ 1:46 am
I love the flavor of Terragon and especially in an Ice Cream, I can imagine how good the flavor must be! Thanks for the recipe!
Gillian — 09/19/2010 @ 1:50 am
okay, Santa I'm asking you for an ice cream machine this Christmas!!!
Nis this sounds super delicious!!!! xoxo
Trix — 09/20/2010 @ 2:41 am
Oooh, I have never thought to flavor ice cream with tarragon. It sounds weird at first, but then when I consider the licorice taste of it, it makes sense – and I really want to try it. How coooool.