BEETROOT ICE CREAM

Ingredients:

• 1 Cup Double Cream

• 1 Cup Sugar

• 2 Cups Plain Yogurt

• 1 Tbs Vanilla Extract

• Beetroot

What else you need:

• Ice cream machine - optional but it does make a difference to final texture of the ice cream.

• Steamer - you can also use colander placed over a pot with lid.

• Large bowl

• Blender

• Ice - for ice bath

• Chopping board & knife

• Whisk

• Bowl with lid

What you need to do:

Clean your beetroot and halve or quarter them. Place them in a steamer, and steam until soft. Place them into an ice bath for a few minutes. The helps with removing the peels. Blend them to a smooth pulp.

Pour cream into mixing bowl and whisk until it thickens. Add the sugar and fold it in. Next add the yogurt and fold that in too. Now add a few tablespoons of beetroot pulp and mix it in. Lastly add the vanilla extract and mix until everything is incorporated. Pour the mixture into your ice cream maker and mix until it starts to thicken.

Then scoop it into a seal able container and place in the freezer overnight.

This is a summer staple in our HomeGrownHOME. Even if you are not fond of beetroot, this treat might change your mind. We hope you enjoy it as much as we do!