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Tiger Tail Ice Cream

Delightful Tiger Tail Ice Cream: A Sweet Canadian Classic

Enjoy a nostalgic taste of Canada with this delightful Tiger Tail Ice Cream, merging sweet orange and black licorice for a perfect treat.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 8 cups
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Canadian
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

Ice Cream Base
  • 8 large Egg Yolks Essential for richness and creamy texture.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Sweetens the base; feel free to adjust to your taste.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt Enhances all the flavors beautifully.
  • 2 cups Milk Whole milk recommended for creamy finish.
  • 2 cups Heavy Cream Key ingredient for a rich and luxurious texture.
  • 2-3 teaspoons Blood Orange Extract Infuses a vibrant orange flavor; regular orange extract works too.
  • Orange Food Coloring Optional, but it makes your ice cream visually stunning.
Licorice Ribbon
  • 0.33 cup Water Base for your homemade licorice sauce.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Sweetens the sauce, contributing to its perfect consistency.
  • 0.5 cup Butter Adds richness and depth to the licorice flavor.
  • 0.5 cup Milk Helps in creating a creamy finish for the licorice sauce.
  • 3 teaspoons Anise Extract A must for achieving that authentic licorice flavor.
  • Black Food Coloring Optional, but needed for that iconic licorice appearance.

Equipment

  • ice cream maker
  • Large Pot
  • Whisk
  • Large Bowl

Method
 

Ice Cream Base Preparation
  1. In a large pot, whisk together egg yolks, sugar, and salt until fluffy and pale, about 2-3 minutes. Gradually pour in milk and heavy cream, stirring continuously.
  2. Place the pot over medium heat and stir constantly until it reaches a slight boil, about 8-10 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in blood orange extract and orange food coloring.
  3. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and cool at room temperature for 30 minutes. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Licorice Sauce Preparation
  1. In a separate pot, combine water and sugar. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring until dissolved, about 5 minutes.
  2. Once golden, mix in butter until melted, then add milk and anise extract. Stir until smooth. If desired, add black food coloring, then cool.
  3. Refrigerate the licorice sauce covered for at least 2 hours.
Combining
  1. Pour the chilled ice cream base into an ice cream maker and churn according to instructions, about 20-30 minutes until soft-serve consistency.
  2. Layer the churned ice cream with ribbons of cooled licorice sauce in a storage container. Alternate to create a striped effect.
  3. Cover and freeze for at least 4 hours, or overnight for firmer texture before serving.
  4. Serve scoops of Tiger Tail Ice Cream in bowls or cones, and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 3gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgSugar: 26gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 100mg

Notes

Whisk constantly to prevent scrambling; allow both mixtures to cool before churning for the best texture. Adjust sweetness as needed.

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