we all scream

for iced cream.

So, since there is this beautiful raw goat milk here, and since Lita borrowed the iced cream maker from her mom, she dove head-first into gourmet iced cream making and made three flavors.  It was so beautiful.

There is nothing like home-made iced cream and it is actually super easy.

Here is the basic recipe we used:

5 1/2 cups raw goat milk

1 can coconut milk

6 egg yolks

2 Tbsp arrowroot powder

1 Tbsp vanilla extract 

1 2/3 cups organic sugar 

(We used sugar because of finances, but I think it would turn out even better using agave or honey)

Mix all ingredients (except for egg yolks) in a saucepan and heat on the stove until blended (but not boiling).

In a large bowl, whisk egg yolks until fluffy.  Slowly pour the mixture from the sauce pan into the bowl, whisking constantly and then continue to whisk for a few minutes.

Add flavorings and chill in the refrigerator.

Put the mixture into the home iced cream machine and try not to weep when you get perfect iced cream.

This recipe makes a half gallon.  We used the kind of iced cream maker that uses ice and rock salt.  I had a better texture result with this than the kind with the thick metal insert that you put in the freezer, which I've used in the past.

The three flavors we made for our first experiment were:

- chipotle chocolate with cacao nibs (chipotle, cacao powder, dark chocolate chips and cacao nibs)

- Indian spiced Rose (coriander, cumin, cinnamon, cardamom, and rose water)

- and coconut chocolate chip (coconut flakes, dark chocolate chips, and a pinch of cardamom)

Thank you Gaia for the magic of making iced cream.  Thank you for raw goat milk and delicious spices and chocolate.  And thank you for Lita who made it happen.