INGREDIENTS: 2 cups almond milk 1/2 cup dried apricots 3/4 cup water 3/4 cup honey 1 teaspoon vanilla METHOD: In a small covered saucepan, cook apricots in 3/4 cup of water for 10 minutes or until tender. In a food processor or blender, process apricots and cooking liquid to a smooth puree. Mix in honey,...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 8 egg yolks (from pastured chickens) or 6 duck egg yolks* 2 cups buttermilk 2 cups rich full-fat cream 1/2 cup granulated sugar (superfine like Baker’s sugar) 1/2 cup cocoa (best quality)   2 tablespoons pure vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon sea salt METHOD: In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat egg yolks until...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 1 2/3 cups buttermilk Zest from a large organic lemon 1/4 cup lemon juice, freshly squeezed 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons of sweetener of your choice — maple syrup, rice syrup, honey, or a mix of honey and sugar 2 tablespoons limoncello METHOD: Whisk together all ingredients in a mixing bowl until blended. Cover...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 1 1/2 cups heavy cream 1 1/2 cups milk 1 cup dulce de leche 4 duck egg yolks (or 6 chicken egg yolks) 1/2 cup sugar 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Pinch of salt Optional: Toasted hazelnuts, chopped METHOD: In a saucepan over medium heat, warm the cream, milk, and 2/3 cup of the...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 1/2 cup unsweetened quality cocoa powder* 3 cups half-and-half 1 cup heavy cream 8 large egg yolks 1 1/4 cups sugar 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract METHOD: In a medium saucepan, whisk together cocoa powder and 1 cup of the half-and-half until combined. Turn the heat to medium. Whisk in the remaining half-and-half and...Read More

This peach ice cream recipe takes about an hour to make from start to finish and is the perfect summer dessert! INGREDIENTS: 2 1/2 pounds fresh, ripe peaches – peeled, pitted, and chopped 1/2 cup extra fine sugar 2 cups half-and-half cream 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk 1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 4 eggs 2 cups ultra fine sugar (such as C & H Bakers Sugar) 1 cup whole milk 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/4 teaspoon salt 4 cups crushed Boysenberries 4 cups heavy cream METHOD: Beat the eggs and add the ultrafine sugar gradually. Beat until stiff. Add remaining ingredients and mix thoroughly. Pour into an...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 4 cups fresh blueberries 2 cups sugar 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract Pinch of salt 1 cup whole milk 1 cup half and half 2 cups heavy whipping cream METHOD: Place blueberries in a food processor bowl (or blender) and process until berries are puréed. In a large saucepan, pour in puréed blueberries and...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 1 tablespoon freshly grated blood orange zest 1 cup sugar 1/8 teaspoon salt 2 cups freshly squeezed blood orange juice* 4 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice 2 teaspoons vodka or triple sec 2/3 cup heavy cream METHOD: Place grated zest in a mixing bowl and add sugar. Rub the zest and sugar together with...Read More

You can use chicken eggs in this recipe, but duck egg yolks add amazing richness to ice cream! You can find them at Mora Family Farms at the Aptos Farmers Market at Cabrillo College on a regular basis. INGREDIENTS: 1 1/2 cups whipping cream 1 1/2 cups half and half 6 large egg yolks (use...Read More