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Indulgent homemade ice cream infused with the bold flavor of fresh sage and chunky-sweet blackberries.

Why try? Tap into your adventurous side with this delicious fresh herb and berry-infused ice cream-delightfully refreshing on a warm summer day.

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Ingredients

• 3 sprigs fresh sage
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1/2 cup milk
• 4 egg yolks
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 3 tablespoons corn syrup
• 2 ounces cream cheese
• 8 ounces blackberries

Preparation

1. In a saucepan, over medium-high heat, bring sage, cream and milk to a boil. Remove from heat and let steep 20 minutes. Remove sage and discard.
2. Prepare an ice water bath.
3. In a small mixing bowl, whisk the egg yolks and sugar. Slowly pour in some of the hot cream to temper the eggs.
4. Pour the eggs into the cream and continue to cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the mixture coats the back of a spoon and steam rises from the top.
5. Whisk the corn syrup and cream cheese and then whisk this mixture into the cream mixture until smooth.
6. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve and chill over an ice water bath.
7. Freeze in an ice cream machine 30 minutes or according to ice cream machine directions.
8. Scoop ice cream out of the machine and fold in blackberries.
9. Spoon back into freezer-proof container and keep frozen until ready to use.