White Chocolate Ice Cream

My husband loves ice cream. He could eat it with every meal. If he could, he would top his ice cream with some cereal and call it breakfast. He picked this ice cream. It is exceptional and creamy. My son said he doesn't like white chocolate but loves this ice cream. If you are making homemade ice cream this summer, this is the ice cream to make. Yes, we will be having ice cream this weekend.

Memo to self: do not photograph ice cream on a hot day unless you can eat it fast!

White Chocolate ice Cream
8 oz. white chocolate, finely chopped
1 cup milk
2/3 cup sugar
pinch of salt
5 egg yolks
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup half & half cream
2 oz. white chocolate, chips 


Directions:

1. Place the white chocolate in a large bowl and place a strainer over the top. Set aside.
2. In a medium saucepan, warm the milk, sugar, and salt. 
3. In a medium bowl, whisk the egg yolks. 
4. While whisking, add one spoonful of the heated milk into the egg yolks.
5. Slowly, add additional heated milk to the egg yolks while whisking.
6. Combine the egg yolks to the heated milk and add back to the saucepan. 
7. Continuing to stir the mixture until the temperature reaches 170 degrees F.
8. Pour the mixture over the white chocolate.
9. Stir the white chocolate until melted and the mixture is smooth.
10. Add the heavy cream and the half & half cream. Mix well.
11. Refrigerate the mixture and allow to chill over at least 1 hour.
12. Once chilled, freeze the mixture according an ice cream maker's manufacturer's instructions. 
13. Stir in the white chocolate chips.

Recipe adapted from The Perfect Scoop. 

One year ago...................................I made Cheese Crackers.
Two years ago.................................I made Macaroni Grill Bread.

Did you already know...........................
-White chocolate does originates from the cocoa plant and contains cocoa butter.
-White chocolate does not contain any chocolate liquor or chocolate solids.
- White chocolate contains very little caffeine.

I hope everyone has a Happy Father's Day!

White Chocolate Covered Oreos

Do you have all of your holiday shopping done? I have all of the kids gifts purchased. Are they wrapped? No. Do I have to wrap them? Can't I just stick bows on all of them and say surprise? I guess not. All of the presents will be wrapped by next week since they have to be. Presents from Santa always have Santa wrapping. The gifts from us have snowflakes and other cute designs. I am debating to wrap some of the presents that will say nice on them. Or should I use the wrapping that says naughty and tie some candy coal on top?

Do you like to give food as gifts? If so, this is a quick recipe to make. They are mostly homemade and the children can help. You can use any topping you like.

White Chocolate Covered Oreos
White candy melts
package of mini oreos
toppings of choice: mini chocolate chips, crushed candy canes, drizzle of chocolate, sprinkles, crushed candy bars, etc.

Directions:

1. Prepare the toppings of choice in little bowls.
2. In the microwave, melt the candy melts in a microwave safe bowl for 1 minutes.
3. Stir the candy melts and continue to microwave for 30 second intervals. Stir between each interval until the candy is all melted.
4. Dip the oreos into the candy melt and coat generously.
5. Top the oreo of the desired topping immediately will the candy melt is still warm. 
6. Let cool completely before serving or placing in little gift boxes. 

Recipe inspired by the chocolate covered Oreos sold in the stores. 

Did you already know..............
-In 1912, Nabisco developed the Oreo cookie. 
-Nabisco is part of Kraft Foods. 
-Over 20,000,000, Oreos are consumed daily.
-Oreos originally were available in two flavors; cream and lemon meringue.

Can I eat them now?