Horchata Ice Cream

Ingredients

• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1/3 cup white sugar
• 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 cup long grain white rice (uncooked)
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup Rumchata liqueur ((directions below for an alcohol-free variation))

Instructions

1. 1

   Combine the cream, milk, sugar, and salt in a saucepan. Warm the mixture over medium heat, just until the sugar dissolves. Remove from the heat and add the rice and cinnamon stick. Cover and let steep for 30 minutes.

2. 2

   Strain the liquid through a fine sieve. Add the vanilla extract and Rumchata. Whisk to combine and chill in the refrigerator.

3. 3

   Pour the cold mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions. Serve immediately or transfer the finished ice cream to an airtight container and place it in the freezer until ready to serve.