Malbec Ice Cream – a silky, creamy, delicious and somewhat uncommon ice cream made with red wine, typical of the North West of Argentina.
Course
Ice Cream
Keyword
Argentina, Ice Cream, Malbec, Red Wine
Prep Time1hour
Chilling and Freezing5hours
AuthorManuela Zangara
Ingredients
750ml– 25 oz. Malbec red winesee notes
250ml– 1 cup milkI used lactose-free milk
300ml– 1 ¼ cup heavy creamI used lactose-free heavy cream
150gms– ¾ cup granulated sugar
4egg yolks
1cinnamon stick
Instructions
In a shallow pot, heat up the Malbec wine with the cinnamon stick. Bring to a boil, then simmer until it reduces to 150 ml – 2/3 cup. Discard the cinnamon stick, transfer to a jug/glass and let it cool down, then refrigerate until completely chilled.
In another pot, heat up the milk and heavy cream. Do not boil.
In the meantime, beat the egg yolks with the sugar until white and creamy. While still beating, slowly add the warm milk/cream mixture.
Transfer this mixture to a pot and cook until it slightly thickens (the cream has to coat the spoon). Let it cool down, then refrigerate until completely chilled.
When both the cream and wine syrup are cold, mix them together.
Churn this mixture in your ice cream maker according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Put it in the freezer for at least 3 hours before serving.
Serve with walnuts for an extra crunch.
Recipe Notes
Make sure to use a good Malbec for this ice cream. If you use a cheap one, your ice cream will not taste as good. If you are lucky enough to find it, use a Malbec from the Cafayate/Valles Calchaquies area. I could only find one from Mendoza.
I made this ice cream using lactose-free milk and cream, so I was able to enjoy it too, but you can use regular dairy.