The Thai Basil

By miss5elements

The Thai Basil is the new popsicle. This milk-based fruit pop is the dessert du jour at brooklyn eatery Nightingale 9. Watch the Popsicle tutorial at www.instyle.com/hotisthenewcool

Ingredients

• 1.25 c milk
• 3/4 c heavy cream
• 3.5 c Thai basil
• 1 tray of ice cubes
• 1/4 c simple syrup
• 1/4 t salt
• Popsicle mold
• 10 Popsicle sticks

Details

Servings 10
Preparation time 30mins
Cooking time 50mins
Adapted from instyle.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. Bring the milk & cream to a boil, then remove from heat.
2. Add 2 cups of the Thai basil to the mixture; cover, and let cool for 20 minutes.
3. Bring a small pot of water to a boil & blanch the remaining 1.5c of Thai basil 1 minute, then plunge it into ice water.
4. Drain & blend the blanched basil with 1/8c of water.
5. Add the infused dairy mixture, simple syrup, and salt to a blender.
6. Blend until well combined.
7. Pour mixture into Popsicle mold, insert sticks, and freeze overnight.