Grapefruit Vanilla Ice Cream: Make It At Home In 5 Simple Steps

By Rajan Bhattacharya

July 15, 2024

As the frosty tendrils of winter weave their way through our days, there's a comforting rhythm to be found in the kitchen. And what better way to embrace the season's chill than by embracing the verdant, versatile cruciferous hero: Broccoli.

Ingredients

2 cups whole milk 1/2 cup grapefruit juice (with pulp) 2 tbsp fresh grapefruit juice 1 cup heavy cream 3/4 cup granulated sugar 2 sprigs thyme 1/2 tsp salt 1 vanilla bean 2 1/2 tbsp cornstarch

Step 1

Dissolve cornstarch in 2 tbsp grapefruit juice in a bowl. Combine milk, remaining grapefruit juice, heavy cream, sugar, salt, vanilla bean, and thyme in a saucepan.

Step 2

Prepare an ice bath for chilling the ice cream base. Simmer the milk mixture on medium heat, stirring for 6 minutes.

Step 3

Remove thyme sprigs, reduce heat, and stir in the cornstarch mixture. Cook on medium heat for 2 more minutes, stirring constantly.

Step 4

Submerge the saucepan in the ice bath, stirring to cool the mixture evenly. Refrigerate the cooled mixture in an airtight container for an hour.

Step 5

Churn in an ice cream maker as per the maker's instructions. Scoop into freezer-safe pans, cover with lids, and freeze overnight.