Asparagus Ice Cream

Directions

1. Trim the woody ends off the Asparagus and discard
2. Slice each spear in half and cut into 3/4 inch chunks
3. Pop the milk, cream and tarragon in a Saucepan and gently heat
4. Add the chopped asparagus and a pinch of salt to the saucepan and gently heat through until the Asparagus has softened- Be careful not to over boil the cream mix, stir it occasionally.
5. Meanwhile put the egg yolks and sugar in a mixer with a whisk attachment and whisk until creamy and slightly airy.
6. Once the asparagus has cooked sieve the asparagus out (and if you have one) juice the asparagus keeping only the extract. If not whizz the asparagus in a blender and pass back through the sieve to get the juice
7. On a Medium Heat pour in the whisked egg yolks and sugar, into the cream whisking to combine until the mixture coats the back of a spoon and the egg is cooked it should be a custard consistency.
8. Add the asparagus extract, and give it a taste to check the seasoning.
9. Pour through a sieve into a bowl and cover in cling film and chill.
10. Once cold pour into an ice cream maker and churn until frozen.
11. Freeze in a container
12. Take out of freezer 10 mins before use to allow it to soften.