Caprese Ice Cream Sundaes Recipe

Name: Caprese Ice Cream Sundaes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 large egg yolks; 2 cups heavy cream; 1 cup whole milk; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt; 3 (4-oz.) fresh burrata cheese balls; 2 cups multicolored grape tomatoes; 2 cups granulated sugar; 1 cup water; 5 large basil sprigs; 1/4 cup balsamic syrup; 1 1/2 tablespoons honey; Small fresh basil and mint leaves

Servings: persons

5 large egg yolks
2 cups heavy cream
1 cup whole milk
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
3 (4-oz.) fresh burrata cheese balls
2 cups multicolored grape tomatoes
2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup water
5 large basil sprigs
1/4 cup balsamic syrup
1 1/2 tablespoons honey
Small fresh basil and mint leaves

1
Prepare the Ice Cream: Place egg yolks in a medium-size heatproof bowl. Heat cream, milk, sugar, and salt in a medium saucepan over medium-high, stirring occasionally, until bubbles just form around edges of saucepan, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat; slowly and gradually pour mixture into yolks, 1/3 cup at a time, whisking constantly. Pour yolk-milk mixture into saucepan. Using your hands, squeeze burrata cheese over emptied bowl, discarding burrata peels. Cook yolk-milk mixture in saucepan over medium, stirring constantly with a heatproof silicone spatula or wooden spoon, until mixture just coats the back of a spoon, about 5 minutes. Immediately whisk mixture into burrata in bowl. Pour through a fine mesh strainer into a container; refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour.
2
Pour chilled Ice Cream mixture into container of a 1 1/2- to 2-quart ice cream maker. Freeze according to manufacturer's instructions. Transfer Ice Cream to a freezer; freeze until set, 2 to 3 hours.
3
Meanwhile, prepare the Tomatoes: Cut a small slit in each tomato. Bring a pot filled with water to a boil over high. Add tomatoes; cook until skins just begin to peel away, 15 to 30 seconds. Immediately plunge tomatoes into a bowl filled with ice water. Working with 1 tomato at a time, remove from ice water; peel and discard skins (leaving tomatoes whole).
4
Heat sugar and water in a medium saucepan over high, stirring constantly, until sugar dissolves and mixture just comes to a simmer, about 5 minutes. Stir in basil sprigs. Reduce heat to medium-low (you just want a few bubbles); add peeled tomatoes. Cook, undisturbed, 15 minutes, very gently so tomatoes don't fall apart. Transfer saucepan to refrigerator; chill 3 to 4 hours.
5
Prepare the Balsamic Sauce: Whisk together balsamic vinegar and honey in a small bowl.
6
To serve, scoop Ice Cream evenly into parfait glasses. Top with Tomatoes in syrup and Balsamic Sauce; garnish with basil and mint leaves.

1478

kcal

Calories

Fat

147

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 large egg yolks, 2 cups heavy cream, 1 cup whole milk, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, and more.

Yes, Caprese Ice Cream Sundaes falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep frozen in an airtight container for up to 1–2 months. Let it soften for a few minutes before serving.

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Caprese Ice Cream Sundaes

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