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Toasted Marshmallow Swirl Ice Cream

oasted Marshmallow Swirl Ice Cream** is a rich, creamy homemade ice cream infused with toasted marshmallow flavor and swirled with gooey, golden-brown marshmallows.
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Equipment

  • - Ice cream maker
  • - Baking sheet
  • Mixing bowls
  • - Hand or stand mixer
  • - Saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Ingredients
  

  • #### **For the Ice Cream Base**
  • - 2 cups heavy cream
  • - 1 cup whole milk
  • - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • - 4 large egg yolks
  • - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • - 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • #### **For the Toasted Marshmallow Swirl**
  • - 2 cups mini marshmallows or large marshmallows, cut into pieces
  • - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter for roasting, optional

Instructions
 

  • #### **Step 1: Toast the Marshmallows**
  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spread marshmallows in an even layer.
  • Broil for 1-2 minutes, watching closely, until marshmallows turn golden brown and slightly charred.
  • Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
  • #### **Step 2: Make the Ice Cream Base**
  • In a saucepan over medium heat, whisk together heavy cream, milk, half of the sugar, and salt. Heat until warm but not boiling.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk egg yolks and remaining sugar until pale and thick.
  • Slowly pour the warm milk mixture into the egg yolks while whisking constantly to temper the eggs.
  • Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring continuously, until it thickens and coats the back of a spoon (about 5 minutes).
  • Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
  • Strain through a fine mesh sieve into a clean bowl to remove any egg solids.
  • #### **Step 3: Blend in Toasted Marshmallows**
  • While the mixture is still warm, stir in half of the toasted marshmallows.
  • Use a hand blender or whisk vigorously to dissolve marshmallows into the base.
  • Let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until completely chilled.
  • #### **Step 4: Churn the Ice Cream**
  • Pour the chilled mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to manufacturer instructions (typically 20-25 minutes).
  • During the last few minutes of churning, add the remaining toasted marshmallows, gently folding them in to create a swirl effect.