Corn Ice Cream

Name: Corn Ice Cream
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 cups.
Ingredients: 2 cups 2% milk; 3/4 cup sugar; 1/2 cup maple syrup; 4 large egg yolks, lightly beaten; 1 can (14-3/4 ounces) cream-style corn; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

You have to give this novel ice cream a try. It’s actually made with corn, sweetly flavored by vanilla extract and maple syrup. I plan to make this surprising treat every summer.—Diana Burrink, Crete, Illinois

Ingredients

2 cups 2% milk
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup maple syrup
4 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
1 can (14-3/4 ounces) cream-style corn
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

In a large heavy saucepan, heat the milk, sugar and syrup until bubbles form around sides of pan. Whisk a small amount of hot mixture into egg yolks. Return all to the pan, whisking constantly.
Cook and stir over low heat until mixture reaches 160°. Quickly transfer to a bowl; place in ice water and stir for 2 minutes. Stir in corn and vanilla. Press waxed paper onto surface of custard. Refrigerate for several hours or overnight.
Strain custard, discarding corn. Fill cylinder of ice cream freezer two-thirds full; freeze according to the manufacturer’s directions. When ice cream is frozen, transfer to a freezer container; freeze for 2-4 hours before serving.