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Beetroot Ice Cream


After savouring a spicy meal, time for some  not overly sweet relaxing dessert.  The weather has been crazy these past few weeks, hot and humid which makes one feel sweaty, lethargic and irritable.  So this comfortable dessert is what we need right now to keep our heads and bodies Cool!






















Recipe for Beetroot Ice Cream      (adapted from Goodfoodchannel)

    Ingredients
    • 200 gm beetroot, peeled
    • 150 ml milk
    • 300 ml whipping cream
    • 1 vanilla pod, split lengthwise, seeds scrapped
    • 50 gm caster sugar
    • 4 egg yolks
     Method
    1. Boil beetroot till tender, drain, after cooling slightly, puree in a blender or food processor.  Measure out 75 ml, set aside.
    2. Using a ball whisk, whisk egg yolks with the sugar till smooth, set aside.
    3. Place milk and cream in a saucepan, heat gently, adding in the vanilla seeds.  Once milk starts to foam up, remove from heat.
    4. Gradually, pour this into the egg mixture, whisking continously not to cook the eggs.  Add in the beetroot pureee, mix well.
    5. Pour this back into the saucepan, cook on low heat stirring continuously till thick enough to coat the back of the wooden spoon.  Remove from heat.
    6. Pour this into a large bowl, cover with cling wrap.  Let cool, then refrigerate overnight.
    7. Churn in the ice cream maker according to the instructions of your ice cream maker 


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  1. MelMay 23, 2013 at 8:52 AM

    Sinful yet in a healthy way. Loves this.

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  2. Yummy BakesMay 23, 2013 at 9:00 AM

    Wow ... unique flavor, is it for sale? Can I order a tub? :)

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    1. Sokehah cheahMay 23, 2013 at 11:53 PM

      The ice cream would have melted when you receive it!

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  3. Baking DiaryMay 23, 2013 at 1:36 PM

    Wow! A lovely pink! Can you taste the beet in the ice cream?

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  4. ann lowMay 23, 2013 at 2:33 PM

    WOW! I love this beetroot ice-cream! The colour is so pretty and I need a big scoop too. So weather is so hot over here!

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    1. Sokehah cheahMay 23, 2013 at 11:54 PM

      At a glance it looks like strawberry ice cream. Help yourself!

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  5. KimmyMay 23, 2013 at 3:37 PM

    Hi Cheah, you're sooooo good at making ice creams. How I wish you live next door...

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  6. busygranMay 23, 2013 at 6:55 PM

    I am into ice-cream making these days because of the heat. I love the colour the beetroot gives to the ice-cream!

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  7. kitchen flavoursMay 23, 2013 at 10:44 PM

    How I wish that scoop is within my reach! Looks so yummy!

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    1. Sokehah cheahMay 23, 2013 at 11:57 PM

      Thanks. You'll need to stretch out your hand....:)

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  8. Angie's RecipesMay 24, 2013 at 2:16 AM

    This is spectacular, Cheah. Better than strawberry ice cream.

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    1. Sokehah cheahMay 27, 2013 at 2:23 PM

      Looks like strawberry ice cream, but doesn't have much beet root taste either.

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  9. lenaMay 24, 2013 at 7:54 AM

    so special! first time seeing beetroot ice cream..i wonder how it taste like..

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    1. Sokehah cheahMay 27, 2013 at 2:24 PM

      It tastes nice but can't really tell there's beet root, but the colour is very refreshing.

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  10. Medeja- CranberryJamMay 24, 2013 at 6:35 PM

    The color looks like strawberry.. what an interesting recipe!

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  11. Jessie-CookingMomentsMay 27, 2013 at 11:28 AM

    Hi, Cheah, beetroot by itself tastes a bit sour, isn't it, so this beetroot ice-cream must be very refreshing!An ice-cream maker here can be as cheap as just $20-$30 but I'm really curious how good they are compares to a good brand. Anyway, it is something that I'm hesitating to buy.

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    1. Sokehah cheahMay 27, 2013 at 2:26 PM

      The ice cream doesn't taste sour at all, really can't tell there's beet in it. I'm using a Cuisinart ice cream maker, so far so good.

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  12. AmeliaMay 29, 2013 at 11:18 PM

    Hi Cheah, very refreshing and delicious ice cream. Look really good, I need 2 scoop please! :)
    Best regards.

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  13. Sonia ~ Nasi Lemak LoverMay 30, 2013 at 7:13 PM

    So you bought an ice cream maker finally , what brand ? Love this pinky ice cream, remind I have so long did not make ice cream after the last attempt!

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  14. mui muiJune 3, 2013 at 2:13 PM

    Hi Cheah,
    I love your pink beet root ice cream. Looks creamy n smooth too. Drooling!
    I have some left over beet root purée from making red velvet cupcakes. Love to try them on this.
    Thanks for sharing!
    mui

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