How to Make Gnocchi Flavored Ice Cream

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I'm Making One Last Dish with Wintry Sage

As I prepare for the warmer months ahead, I want to make one last dish that showcases the flavors of wintry sage. With temperatures expected to reach 104 degrees this weekend, I know I'll need something special to bring a taste of Thanksgiving into my life. To achieve this, I've revisited a wacky ice cream flavor from my summer obsession – yoky flavored ice cream. This unique flavor has been a personal favorite of mine for quite some time now, and I'm excited to share its process with you.

Cooking the Ingredients

To start making this delicious ice cream, I'll begin by blending up the ingredients for Melissa Clark's master ice cream base. The process involves cooking the base to 165 degrees sous-vide. This step is crucial in creating a smooth and creamy texture that will make your taste buds dance. During this time, I'll add a big bunch of sage from my garden into the base, allowing its flavor to infuse into the mixture.

Browning Butter

Next, I'll brown a half stick of butter in a small saucepan. When you heat butter, the part that's actually browning is the milk solids within the fat. These solids are what I'm after, as they add a rich and creamy texture to my ice cream. By adding a spoonful of nonfat dry milk powder, each speck will get converted into a super flavorful, crispy, crunchy element to my recipe.

Adding Sage

I'll also throw some sage in here just so I have the depth of the Roth age – a nod to the rich flavors that this herb brings to the table. The combination of toasted sage and brown butter will create an aromatic and savory base for my ice cream.

Straining the Solids

Once the butter has reached its dark brown color, it's just a matter of straining the solids from the butter fat. Every drop of this ice cream base is now at 165 degrees Fahrenheit, making it perfect for freezing. To ensure that my ice cream has the best flavor possible, I'll let it sit in the fridge for 8 hours to allow the flavors to meld together.

Churning the Ice Cream

With my cold base and frozen freezer tub ready, I can start churning my ice cream. It's almost effortless – simply throw a strainer up here to catch any remaining sage or egg yolk, and let the machine do its magic. In just 20 minutes, I'll have a soft-serve texture that's sure to impress.

The Gnocchi Flavor

As I've been making this ice cream for some time now, I've developed my own unique twist on it – calling it gnocchi flavor. This name comes from the introduction of brown butter and potatoes into the mixture. These elements add a buttery, savory flavor without messing with the fat ratios, creating a truly one-of-a-kind taste experience.

Kettle Cooked Potato Chips

To take this ice cream to the next level, I'll add some crispy kettle cooked potato chips at the end of the churning process. The combination of salty and crunchy textures will create a delightful contrast that's sure to leave you wanting more.

A Taste of Summer in the Midst of Winter

This wacky ice cream flavor may be called yoky flavored, but it has a way of transporting me back to the warmth and sunshine of summer. Even on the hottest winter days, I'll be able to savor the taste of this unique dessert, making me feel like I'm somewhere far more pleasant – perhaps even in a tropical paradise.

Enjoying the Summer Months

While we may not have escaped the confines of our homes just yet, it's essential to keep ourselves entertained and nourished. By embracing the flavors of wintry sage and indulging in this delicious ice cream, I'll be able to escape into my own little world of summer bliss – at least for a short while. As Tom so aptly puts it, this ice cream is sure to make you forget about the triple-digit temperatures outside, making it an essential treat for anyone looking to beat the heat.