Wattleseed Ice Cream
Wattleseed Ice Cream (WOT-ul-seed ICE-kreem)
Wattleseed Ice Cream
A rich, creamy ice cream infused with roasted wattleseed, delivering complex notes of hazelnut, coffee, and chocolate from this ancient Australian native ingredient.
Nutrition & Info
Allergen Warnings
Equipment Needed
Presentation Guide
Vessel: bowl or waffle cone
Garnishes: roasted wattleseed sprinkle, native mint
Accompaniments: macadamia biscotti
Instructions
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1
Heat cream, milk, and wattleseed in a saucepan until just simmering. Remove from heat, cover, and steep for 30 min.
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2
Whisk egg yolks and sugar until pale and thick.
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3
Strain the wattleseed-infused cream through a fine sieve, then slowly pour into the egg mixture, whisking constantly.
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4
Return to the pan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the custard coats the back of a spoon (about 80°C).
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5
Strain again, stir in vanilla and salt. Cool completely, then refrigerate until very cold.
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6
Churn in an ice cream maker according to manufacturer's instructions. Freeze until firm.
Did You Know?
Wattleseed has been a food source for Aboriginal Australians for over 40,000 years, and there are over 1,000 species of wattle (Acacia) in Australia, though only a handful produce edible seeds.
Chef's Notes
Equipment Tips
- ice cream maker
- saucepan
- fine sieve
- mixing bowls
Garnishing
roasted wattleseed sprinkle, native mint
Accompaniments
macadamia biscotti
The Story Behind Wattleseed Ice Cream
Wattleseed (Acacia spp.) is one of Australia's oldest food sources, ground by Aboriginal peoples for millennia to make flour and paste. When roasted, wattleseed develops extraordinary coffee-chocolate-hazelnut flavours. Chefs in the 1990s native food movement began incorporating it into modern desserts, and wattleseed ice cream became a signature of contemporary Australian cuisine.
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