This ice cream is kind of a big deal.
It’s basil flavored. That’s weird. Weird things are usually better.
It tastes like summer. That’s fantastic. Summer is fantastic.
It’ll make you want to buy an herb garden. I did. My herbs died. Oops.
Sometimes, I have insomnia. Those insomniatic (?) nights either lead to painting or baking. One particular night lead to basil ice cream churning. I made two batches that night- the first one was straight up basil, and the second I kicked up a notch by adding lemon and vanilla. That was a mighty fine decision on my part. Without the lemon and vanilla, it kiiiind of tastes like a marinade for chicken… not really what I fancy in my ice cream.
However! With my minuscule adaptions, this peculiar treat is peculiarly good. Upon tasting this lemon-basil-vanilla spectacle, you probably won’t know what to do with yourself. I didn’t. No one did. But we all agreed that for some reason, it just worked. The sweet basil, tangy lemon, and cozy vanilla create a super complex fusion of flavors like nothing I’ve ever tasted before. Work up some courage and try it for yourself; you won’t be disappointed.
