Homemade Vanilla Pizzelle Waffle Cones with Sour Cream Ice Cream

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   In a mixing bowl, beat the sugar and egg until thickened and pale yellow in color.

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   Beat in the butter, vanilla and salt.

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   Gently stir in the flour, being careful not to overmix.

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   Allow the batter to rest at room temperature at least 15 minutes.

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   Lightly grease your pizzelle iron.

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   Preheat the iron on the stove over medium heat (if you're using an electric model, follow the manufacturer's directions.)

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   If using a 5-inch pizzelle iron, use 1 1/2 tablespoons batter; if using an 8-inch iron, use 2 tablespoons.

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   Close the pizzelle and cook for 45 seconds on 1 side.

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   Turn the iron over and continue to cook until lightly golden, about 45 seconds more.

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    Adjust heat as necessary.

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    Open the iron and remove the waffle with a fork or thin spatula.

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    While still hot, quickly roll the waffle around a cone-shaped mold, sealing the point.

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    (The cones will harden as they cool; remove from the mold when cool.)

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    To serve, fill the each pizzelle cone with scoops of Sour Cream Ice Cream and garnish with chocolate shavings.

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    In a medium saucepan, combine the cream, sugar and lemon juice.

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    Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar.

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    Remove from the heat.

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    Beat the egg yolks in a medium bowl.

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    Whisk 1/2 cup of the hot cream into the egg yolks.

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    Whisking, gradually add the egg mixture in a slow, steady stream, to the hot cream.

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    Cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 5 minutes.

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    Remove from the heat and stir in the sour cream in 4 additions.

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    Strain through a fine mesh strainer into a clean container.

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    Cover with plastic wrap, pressing down against the surface to keep a skin from forming.

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    Refrigerate until well chilled, at least 2 hours.

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    Remove from the refrigerator and pour into the bowl of an ice cream machine.

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    Freeze according to the manufacturer's instructions.

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    Transfer to an airtight container and freeze until ready to serve.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.