Recipe: Porcini and Honey Ice Cream [edit]

Step 1

Heat water in a heavy medium saucepan until hot, then remove from heat and stir in porcini powder.

Step 2

Let stand 20 minutes to infuse.

Step 3

Add milk, cream, and 1/3 cup sugar to porcini mixture and bring to a simmer, stirring until sugar has dissolved.

Step 4

Whisk together yolks, remaining 1/3 cup sugar, and honey in a bowl, then slowly whisk in hot milk mixture.

Step 5

Return mixture to pan and cook over medium heat, stirring with a wooden spoon, until mixture is slightly thickened and registers 175ºF.

Step 6

Immediately strain custard through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl set in an ice bath and cool to room temperature, stirring occasionally.

Step 7

Stir in lemon juice.

Step 8

Chill custard, its surface covered with parchment paper or plastic wrap, at least 6 hours (or overnight).

Step 9

Freeze custard in ice cream maker, then transfer to an airtight container and put in freezer to firm up, at least 1 hour.