Clove Ice Cream
While battling a sore throat with hot tea to no avail, I had to resort to my favorite remedy: ice cream. My body might have tricked me into believing I had a sore throat just to make it some ice cream because as soon it was churning, well, the sore throat decided to take a powder. Can you believe that? Amazing how our bodies can be sneaky.
I’m happy I made this ice cream, sore throat or not. I opted for a flavor I often associate with autumn/winter, colds, sore throats, holidays, Santa, and presents all at the same time. Really! Clove symbolizes all of this in my world. I often drank it in hot milk as a kid when I had the cold blues. Oh, and did I mention that Florida is frigorific this week? Oh, things are horrible here right now. You wouldn’t know!!
The clove is strong in this ice cream, powerfully cooling and warming your palate at the same time. The honey makes it delicious, guilt-free and soft-ish (honey doesn’t freeze so this ice cream won’t turn rock-hard after it’s been in the freezer for a while—yay!)
Serve it with pecan torte, apple tart or pumpkin cake.
Clove Ice Cream Recipe
4 to 6 servings
2 cups whipping cream
1 cup whole milk or half and half
1/3 cup honey
½ teaspoon ground cloves
4 egg yolks
Bring the cream, milk, honey and ground cloves to a simmer in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Remove from heat.
Whisk the egg yolks in a large bowl. Slowly add the cream mixture to the eggs, whisking constantly. Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve.
Cover and refrigerate the mixture for 12 hours to allow the flavors to develop. Taste and add a little more ground cloves if you wish to have a stronger flavor.
Transfer the mixture to an ice cream machine and churn according to manufacturer’s instructions. Freeze in a lidded container until set.
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LimeCake — 12/03/2010 @ 12:51 pm
I don't think I've ever encountered clove ice cream. It sounds delicious! Perhaps with a slice of gingerbread on the side? LOL
Quay Po Cooks — 12/03/2010 @ 2:47 pm
I am sure the taste of this ice cream is out of this world! Nice snaps too! I wish I have a ice cream machine so that I can try this making this.
Lucy — 12/03/2010 @ 5:57 pm
I love this idea – turning a festive flavour into refreshing ice cream. Am intrigued and hungry for this flavour!
We Are Not Martha — 12/03/2010 @ 7:38 pm
I've never even considered the idea of clove ice cream, but now that I read this, I must have it!! It sounds amazing :)
Sues
Nisrine Merzouki — 12/03/2010 @ 9:16 pm
Lime Cake–It would go crazy well with a slice of gingerbread!! I've been fantasizing about having it with apple pie or streudel. Now I've added gingerbread too!
Jennifurla — 12/03/2010 @ 9:34 pm
I have yet to make icecream, this looks divine for even a cold night.
Bridgett — 12/03/2010 @ 10:16 pm
What a gorgeous flavor for ice cream. Very creative and very warming for the holidays.
Magic of Spice — 12/04/2010 @ 2:33 am
An absolutely magnificent flavor for ice cream, genius! Sorry about your sore throat, but so glad you found a remedy. Wishing you a beautiful weekend :)
Kerstin — 12/04/2010 @ 6:22 am
What a lovely flavor combo – yum! Hope you're feeling better!
Sonia (Nasi Lemak Lover) — 12/04/2010 @ 6:41 am
This is new to me, great idea!
Joanne — 12/04/2010 @ 11:23 am
Maybe you were craving calcium or something and didn't even realize it and so your body tried to trick you! Eh, this sounds fantastic and just perfect for this time of year.
Bryan — 12/04/2010 @ 2:09 pm
This sounds great! I love the ice cream flavors that you come up with. What kind of ice cream maker do you use? I am going to get one.
Sophie — 12/04/2010 @ 2:15 pm
Waw!! Clove ice cream: What a neat & cool idea!!
Looks like a real winner's ice cream!
Lawyer Loves Lunch — 12/04/2010 @ 3:06 pm
I have never heard of clove ice cream but as soon as I saw your lovely pictures, I wanted some. Crazy right? And really, I'd pick any kind of ice cream over tea any day. I hope you're feeling better :)
A Canadian Foodie — 12/04/2010 @ 5:59 pm
What a NOVEL idea. I make homemade ice cream all of the time (well, whenever I need any!!) and I have never thought or clove – though I love it. I just made minced meat and egg nog, but LOVE this idea… and soothing a sore throat… well.. it could soothe mine at any time.
Thank you!
:)
Valerie
Christine — 12/04/2010 @ 8:12 pm
Very clever to use clove in an ice cream! And, although I make ice cream all the time, it never occured to me to use honey because it would keep the ice cream soft. Thanks very much for that tip!
Nisrine Merzouki — 12/05/2010 @ 2:07 am
Bryan–mine is from Target. I bought the most basic one they had but it does the job beautifully.
Sanura — 12/05/2010 @ 3:31 am
I love the idea of using clovers for ice cream. It sounds intriguing.
Katie@Cozydelicious — 12/05/2010 @ 3:32 am
I love the flavor of cloves, and this look like a fantastic winter season ice cream. Too bad my ice cream maker is packed away in storage until we move!
pierre — 12/05/2010 @ 8:21 am
I am with you with this ice cream !!pierre
Pam — 12/05/2010 @ 12:56 pm
It looks delicious! I've never heard of this and it sounds like a keeper!
Velva — 12/05/2010 @ 2:57 pm
Now, that is some ice cream that is packing flavor-wow.
Reeni — 12/05/2010 @ 3:24 pm
This couldn't be any more perfect for the season! I like that it stays soft – just the way I like my ice cream.
Barbara — 12/05/2010 @ 3:44 pm
Fascinating recipe, Nisrine! Wouldn't this be good on top of apple pie?
Hope your throat is better!
oneordinaryday — 12/05/2010 @ 11:54 pm
I've never thought of making ice cream with cloves, but it sounds like a wonderful idea.
Bria @ WestofPersia — 12/06/2010 @ 12:42 am
Hey, I had no idea honey doesn't freeze. Fascinating! What a creative and fun ice cream. I, too, find cold stuff soothes a sore throat. :-)
Stephanie Savors the Moment — 12/06/2010 @ 2:22 am
I love the flavor and smell of cloves! I haven't made ice cream in awhile but think I have to give this recipe a try! I just signed up to follow your fabulous blog – if you like food and wine stop by and visit sometime at http://www.stephaniesavorsthemoment.com. Looking forward to your next post!
Fresh Local and Best — 12/06/2010 @ 3:40 am
Clove is a spice I also affiliate strongly with holiday cooking, so this combination is quite appropriate.
I think it's funny that your sore throat dissipated as soon as you made this ice cream. The power of suggestion is indeed strong.
Lisa — 12/06/2010 @ 9:03 am
What a novel idea for ice cream. You've certainly intrigued me and you make it sound so delicious. By the way, I'm holding a giveaway on my blog for Orglamix Organic makeup and you're welcome to come by and enter. http://sweet-as-sugar-cookies.blogspot.com/2010/12/orglamix-organic-mineral-makeup-review.html
My Little Expat Kitchen — 12/06/2010 @ 1:38 pm
Clove ice cream? What a great idea! I love it. If only it weren't so cold here..!
Magda
Erica — 12/06/2010 @ 2:18 pm
What a unique flavor! I totally want an ice cream maker. Glad you're feeling better
Emily — 12/06/2010 @ 5:27 pm
It may be worth investing in an ice cream machine just for this recipe!
moroccomama — 12/06/2010 @ 10:56 pm
Nisrine, your blog is just absolutely beautiful. Such a great selection of Moroccan and all-over-the-world recipes. The pictures are so tantalizing.
Thanks for your nice comment on my blog.
Jess — 12/07/2010 @ 1:42 am
I'm happy to hear that your sore throat flew the coop, and I want to thank you for this recipe. I haven't tried it yet, but I have a thing for smooth (chip and chunk-free) ice creams, and I have a feeling that this is going to be right up my alley. I can't wait to try it.
Anne's Kitchen — 12/09/2010 @ 11:14 pm
Oh wow, this looks lovely! I really like cloves and I never thought of making ice cream with it. Very clever!
Anushruti — 12/10/2010 @ 2:50 am
Clove ice cream sounds like a good idea!
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