Description
A refreshing and aromatic basil-infused dessert that offers a unique twist on traditional sweets.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 4 egg yolks
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Blend basil leaves with heavy cream until smooth.
- Heat the mixture in a saucepan over medium heat until it simmers.
- Whisk egg yolks and sugar in a separate bowl.
- Slowly pour the hot basil cream into the egg mixture, whisking constantly.
- Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook on low heat until it thickens.
- Stir in vanilla extract and salt.
- Strain the mixture and chill for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh basil for the best flavor.
- Adjust sugar to taste.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: basil dessert, sweet basil, creamy dessert, herb-infused dessert