Black Bread Ice Cream (Must leiva jäätis)

Must leiva jäätis, or Black Bread Ice Cream, is a unique and delicious dessert from Estonian cuisine. This ice cream is made with the traditional Estonian black bread, giving it a rich and nutty flavor that pairs perfectly with the sweetness of the ice cream.

Black Bread Ice Cream (Must leiva jäätis)

Ingredients

  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup Estonian black bread, crumbled

Instructions

  1. In a saucepan, heat the heavy cream, whole milk, and sugar over medium heat until the sugar is dissolved.
  2. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
  3. Add the crumbled black bread to the mixture and let it steep for 1 hour.
  4. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve, pressing on the bread to extract all the liquid. Discard the solids.
  5. Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions.
  6. Transfer the churned ice cream to a container and freeze for at least 3 hours before serving.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
10 minutes
Total time:
4 hours
Cooking method
Freezing

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
250 per serving
Protein
5g
Carbohydrates
35g
Fat
10g

Supplies

Saucepan Ice cream maker Fine-mesh sieve Container for freezing

Tools

Ice cream scoop

Serving suggestions

Serve the black bread ice cream in small bowls topped with a sprinkle of crumbled black bread for added texture.

Tips & tricks

For an extra indulgent treat, drizzle the ice cream with a bit of honey before serving.

Cost

$10