Bobotie Ice Cream with Candied Ginger

A surprisingly delicious dessert that combines the warm, savory spices of Bobotie with creamy ice cream and the sweet, spicy kick of candied ginger. A unique taste of South Africa in a frozen treat!

Prep Time

20 minutes

Total Time

50 minutes + chilling time (at least 4 hours)

Calories

535 kcal

Difficulty

Medium

Equipment

4 items

Cost

£1.07/serving

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Ingredients

Servings

1cupFull-fat Milk

£0.35

2cupsHeavy Cream

£2.50

6Egg Yolks(Large)

£1.50

0.8cupGranulated Sugar

£0.25

0.5teaspoonGround Turmeric

£0.05

0.5teaspoonGround Coriander

£0.03

0.3teaspoonGround Cumin

£0.02

0.3teaspoonGround Allspice

£0.04

0.3cupDried Apricots(Finely chopped)

£0.40

1tablespoonApple Cider Vinegar

£0.05

0.5cupCandied Ginger(Finely chopped)

£1.20

0.3teaspoonSalt

1Bay Leaf

£0.05

Total Cost

£6.44

£1.07 per serving

Instructions

1.
In a saucepan, combine milk, heavy cream, turmeric, coriander, cumin, allspice, apricots, salt and bay leaf. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until just simmering. Do not boil.
2.
While the milk mixture is heating, whisk together the egg yolks and sugar in a large bowl until pale and slightly thickened.
3.
Slowly pour about 1/2 cup of the hot milk mixture into the egg yolk mixture, whisking constantly to temper the eggs. This prevents them from scrambling.
4.
Pour the tempered egg yolk mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining milk mixture. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly with a spatula, until the mixture thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon (about 5-8 minutes). Do not boil.
5.
Remove from heat and stir in the apple cider vinegar. Remove the bay leaf.
6.
Strain the custard through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean bowl. This will remove any cooked egg pieces and ensure a smooth ice cream base.
7.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap, pressing the plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the custard to prevent a skin from forming. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight.
8.
Once chilled, pour the custard into your ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions.
9.
During the last few minutes of churning, add the chopped candied ginger. This will ensure it's evenly distributed throughout the ice cream.
10.
Transfer the ice cream to an airtight container and freeze for at least 2 hours to harden further before serving.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (135g)

535 kcal / 2238 kJ

Carbs

42g

16% of RDA

Fat

40g

57% of RDA

Protein

10% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

1 g

3% of RDA

Sugar

39 g

43% of RDA

Sodium

105 mg

5% of RDA

Saturated Fat

24 g

120% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For a smoother ice cream, you can use an immersion blender to blend the custard before chilling.

Adjust the amount of candied ginger to your liking, depending on how spicy you want the ice cream to be.

The apple cider vinegar adds a subtle tanginess that balances the richness of the ice cream and complements the spices. Don't skip it!

Make sure your ice cream maker is properly pre-chilled according to the manufacturer's instructions for the best results.

If you don't have an ice cream maker, you can still make this ice cream using a no-churn method. Freeze the custard in a shallow dish, and every 30 minutes, use a fork to break up any ice crystals. Repeat this process several times until the ice cream is frozen but still scoopable.

Cooking Equipment

Stove

Blender or Immersion Blender

Ice Cream Maker

Large Bowl

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Chef's Tips

For a smoother ice cream, you can use an immersion blender to blend the custard before chilling.

Adjust the amount of candied ginger to your liking, depending on how spicy you want the ice cream to be.

The apple cider vinegar adds a subtle tanginess that balances the richness of the ice cream and complements the spices. Don't skip it!

Make sure your ice cream maker is properly pre-chilled according to the manufacturer's instructions for the best results.

Bobotie Ice Cream with Candied Ginger

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