A marzipan inspired frozen treat using almond paste.

INGREDIENTS:

✦ 5 egg yolks

✦ 1/2 cup sugar

✦ 1.5 cups whole milk

✦ 1.5 cups heavy cream

✦ 1/2 cup almond paste

✦ 1 tsp almond extract

✦ 1-2 tbsp vodka

INSTRUCTIONS:

In a small bowl, mix together the egg yolks and sugar until smooth and light yellow in color.

In a medium saucepan combine the milk and heavy cream and heat until very warm but not simmering. Stir in the almond paste. Keep stirring as it softens and combines completely with the cream.

Slowly add 1/2 – 1 cup of the hot milk mixture to the egg mixture, whisking as you add to steadily increase the temperature of the eggs so that they do not cook. Once the egg mix has come up to temperature, add everything back into the saucepan.

Stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, heat the custard until the mixture coats the back of the spoon. It has thickened enough when you can run your finger down the back of the spoon and the line stays visible.

Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a fresh bowl and stir in the almond extract and vodka. Let cool, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Churn in your ice cream maker as directed, and freeze in an ice cream approved container. Enjoy!