Oregano Ice Cream Recipe
An oregano ice cream recipe, you say? Yup! I understand this is a Greek ice cream flavor and if you have some extra oregano in your garden this summer – why not give this a try?
Oregano. A fun and useful herb to have in the garden – but sometime you might feel like you have too much of a good thing and wonder what else you can make with this tasty herb.
Why not try something a little outside the box? Why not try a Greek ice cream flavor to take a little heat out of air this summer?
Oregano flavored ice cream has a distinct, classy flavor. It won’t satisfy a sweet tooth or be the favorite of a picky eater, but for those who love to try new things and give there tastebuds a whirl – this might be something you want to give a try.
The Verdict
We had varying reactions to this ice cream flavor in our house.
Our pre-schooler told me – “Mommy, I don’t really like this ice cream. Can you please make me an ice cream I like?”
Now we’ve tried tons of different ice cream flavors in our home – bacon, basil…and she’s liked them all. This was the first ice cream flavor she’s met that she didn’t like.
My toddler and I didn’t mind this flavor. It was pretty good.
Unusual, but good.
So, I think overall it’s a great experience.
If you’re thinking you’re making an ice cream in the traditional American sense of the word, sweet, creamy, and decadent – you’re going to be disappointed.
But if you think of this as a frozen treat, totally unrelated to traditional ice cream, you should enjoy this classy, refined dessert.
Serving Tip
Garnish ice cream with fresh oregano and honey (the darker the honey the better – and of course, for an authentic Greek flavor – Greek honey is best)!
Serving this ice cream with honey really “makes” this flavor.
Oregano Ice Cream
Ingredients
- 1 cup milk
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ cup oregano leaves loosely packed
- Honey dark, to garnish
Instructions
- In a saucepan, heat milk, whipping cream, and sugar until it just starts to bubble.
- Turn off heat, add oregano, and cover.
- Let oregano steep in milk mixture for about 3 hours.
- Strain the oregano leaves from the milk mixture and discard the leaves.
- Chill milk mixture in fridge about 2 hours.
- Pour into ice cream maker and churn about 25-30 minutes or according to manufacturer’s instructions.
- To serve, scoop ice cream into bowls and drizzle honey over top. Add fresh oregano leaves for garnish if desired.
Oregano Ice Cream
Ingredients
- 1 cup milk
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ cup oregano leaves loosely packed
- 2 eggs
- Honey dark, to garnish
Instructions
- Place milk, whipping cream, and sugar in a saucepan and heat until it just starts to bubble.
- Turn off heat, add the fresh oregano leaves, and cover.
- Steep oregano in the milk mixture for 3 hours.
- Strain the oregano leaves from the milk mixture.
- Reheat the strained milk mixture and bring it to a boil.
- Meanwhile, in a separate bowl, beat eggs until light and fluffy.
- Pour about 1/2 cup of the heated milk over the eggs, stir to combine, and then pour back into the saucepan.
- Continue to heat on low until the mixture thickens and begins to stick to the back of your spoon.
- Remove from heat and cool.
- Place in fridge and chill until completely cooled – about 3 hours.
- Pour chilled mixture into ice cream maker and allow it to churn about 25-30 minutes or according to manufacturer’s instructions.
- To serve, scoop oregano ice cream into bowls and drizzle honey over top. Add fresh oregano leaves for garnish if desired.
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