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Yuzu Ice Cream

Treat yourself to creamy and refreshing homemade Yuzu Ice Cream made with yuzu jam (marmalade). This easy recipe strikes the perfect balance of sweet and citrus flavors with the unmistakable fragrance of this prized Asian fruit.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
3 hrs
Servings: 1 quart
Calories: 1938 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Japanese

Ingredients

  • 4 large egg yolks
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1 cup heavy (whipping) cream
  • 4 Tbsp yuzu jam (marmalade) (plus more for garnish; you can make my Yuzu Marmalade recipe; I used yuzu “tea“ from the Korean market)
  • ⅛ tsp Diamond Crystal kosher salt

Instructions

To Freeze the Ice Cream Bowl (at least 24 hours prior)
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  1. If you‘re using an ice cream maker that requires you to pre-freeze the bowl (like this one), make sure to freeze it for at least 24 hours. If it’s not cold enough, you may end up with liquid even after 30 minutes of churning. I use an ice cream maker that does not require pre-freezing the bowl. If you don‘t have an ice cream maker, I hope this post helps.
To Make the Ice Cream Mixture
  1. Gather all the ingredients. 
  2. In a mixing bowl, beat 4 large egg yolks and ¾ cup sugar at medium-high speed until fluffy (it’ll take about 2–3 minutes).
  3. In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups whole milk to a simmer (don‘t let the milk boil).
  4. SLOWLY add the warmed milk into the egg mixture, whisking constantly at the lowest mixer speed (pour in one spoonful at a time at the beginning). Once the mixture gets warmed up, slowly pour in the rest of the milk and mix it all together.
  5. Transfer the custard mixture back into the saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly with a silicone spatula until thick enough to coat the back of the spatula, about 4–5 minutes or so. NEVER let the custard boil because your custard will turn into scrambled eggs.
  6. Pour 1 cup heavy (whipping) cream into a medium-size glass bowl. Set it over a larger bowl filled with ice. Use a fine-mesh strainer to strain the custard mixture into the bowl of heavy cream.
  7. Whisk in 4 Tbsp yuzu jam (marmalade) and ⅛ tsp Diamond Crystal kosher salt. Stir until cool over the ice bath. Then, chill the custard thoroughly in the refrigerator.
To Churn the Ice Cream
  1. Pour the custard into your ice cream maker and churn the mixture according to the manufacturer’s instructions, usually about 25 minutes. Transfer the ice cream to an airtight container and freeze until firm.
To Serve
  1. Scoop the Yuzu Ice Cream into individual bowls and garnish with yuzu tea. Enjoy!
To Store
  1. You can keep it in the freezer for up to 2 weeks, but enjoy it sooner for the best flavor and color and to avoid the formation of ice crystals on the surface.

Notes

  • How to make this without an ice cream maker, click here.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1QT Calories 1938kcal (97%) Carbohydrates 189g (63%) Protein 32g (64%) Fat 122g (188%) Saturated Fat 70g (350%) Polyunsaturated Fat 7g Monounsaturated Fat 37g Cholesterol 1113mg (371%) Sodium 475mg (20%) Potassium 900mg (26%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 176g (352%) Vitamin A 5320IU (106%) Vitamin C 21mg (23%) Calcium 815mg (82%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1quart

Amount Per Serving

Calories 1938

% Daily Value*

Serving 1QT
Calories 1938kcal 97%
Carbohydrates 189g 63%
Protein 32g 64%
Fat 122g 188%
Saturated Fat 70g 350%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7g 41%
Monounsaturated Fat 37g 185%
Cholesterol 1113mg 371%
Sodium 475mg 20%
Potassium 900mg 19%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 176g 352%
Vitamin A 5320IU 106%
Vitamin C 21mg 23%
Calcium 815mg 82%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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