Strawberry Rhubarb Ginger Ice Cream

Strangely enough when I was young I hated rhubarb , now I ask myself what was wrong with me!? It is true that all our taste buds change as we age but a lot of times it is more like giving something a second chance before you decide haha. I now love the taste of strawberries and rhubarb together, the perfect melody of sweet and tangy. In this recipe I decided to add a hint of ginger to the taste which worked out wonderfully! This is also the first time I have made traditional dairy ice cream . Usually I make dairy free or raw ice creams, but I think the pairing of the rhubarb and strawberries with the creaminess was fantastic. Summer is almost here, this is a refreshing sweet yet tangy way to enjoy the sun out side :)

Rhubarb stalks ready to be made into delicious sauce :D

Having the first taste!

Spring perfection in a bowl :)

INGREDIENTS: (Makes 1 Litre)

RHUBARB SAUCE:

- 3 cups chopped rhubarb

- 3 cups chopped strawberries

- 2 TBS water

- 1 TSP lemon juice

- 1 TSP Vanilla extract ( or beans from 1 pod)

- 1 inch of freshly grated ginger ( use less or more to your liking)

- 2 TBS raw honey

- 8 drops liquid (vanilla) stevia extract

ICE CREAM:

- 500 ML Organic  half and half dairy

- 1 cup vanilla almond milk ( you could also just add more dairy or whipping cream for even more creaminess) 

- 2 egg yolks

- 1 tsp gelatin powder

- 2 TSP raw honey (you can use a different alternative sugar such as coconut nectar or just stevia)

- 8 drops liquid stevia

DIRECTIONS:

- Heat a sauce pan to medium. Chop up all rhubarb and strawberries placing them into the pan. Add in water lemon juice allowing the mixture to melt down a bit. place the lid on for about 5 minutes, stir occasionally. 

- once mixture has reduced add in honey , stevia, vanilla , and ginger. Replace lid and bring to low - medium heat allowing to simmer for an addition 15 minutes.

- When complete place mixture into a bowl and chill in the fridge.

- Pour half and half into a sauce pan and bring heat to medium stirring often to make sure the milk does not burn. 

- Separate 2 egg yolks  ( set whites aside). Once milk begins to foam remove from heat, slowly pour over egg yolks whisking continuously as you pour ( you should see the milk begin to froth up).

- Next add in the gelatin powder, honey, stevia  ( or sweetener of choice).

- Once milk has chilled completely combine 2 cups of the strawberry rhubarb sauce. Process in ice cream maker according to manufactures direction ( I processed mine for 15 minutes). If you don't have an ice cream maker make sure to mix the two together well then place in a container and free overnight in freezer. Enjoy !