CORN MEAL

Corn Ice Cream

Pair with tawny Port

Try: Quinta Santa Eufemia NV 20 Years Old Tawny Port

In blender, purée 2 cups corn kernels, 1½ cups whole milk, ¼ cup sugar and 1 tablespoon corn syrup until sugar dissolves and mixture is very smooth. Strain into large bowl, then stir in 1½ cups cold whipping cream. Transfer to ice cream maker, and process according to manufacturer’s instructions. Makes about 1½ quarts.

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