It’s no secret that the way to my heart is with garlic.   It’s my favorite aromatic and you can pretty much find me throwing it in just about anything….

And while we are approaching the season of monsters and vampires, I thought it only fitting to make a garlic ice cream…. 

Y’know…to ward off any blood-sucking villains while still trying to stay cool

The garlic flavor is surprisingly subtle, thanks to the roasting method, and the creamy texture of the ice cream is the perfect backdrop to showcase the loveliness of this California herb.

We, of course, start with giant, plump bulbs of California garlic

Simply cut the top off the entire head of garlic to expose the individual cloves and pour a tablespoon of olive oil over the top.  Wrap in foil and bake for about an hour or until tender

The nutty flavor that emerges is amazing!

After cooling, squeeze the cloves from the bulb and place into a blender and set aside

In a large saucepan, mix the egg yolks with the sugar and whisk over medium heat until thickened

Pour in the cream and milk and heat through until thickened.  Pour a cup of the custard into the blender with the garlic and blend until smooth

Pour the garlic mixture into the saucepan and heat through.  Cool in the pan after pressing plastic film over the top to keep a skin from forming.  

Once cooled, pour into your ice cream attachment and freeze for a few hours

Once firm, scoop and enjoy!

I topped mine with toasted, sliced almonds.  The crunch is fabulous against the creaminess of the ice cream!

So, if you want to keep the vamps away this Halloween, or if you want to enjoy a perfect Fall treat, take the time to make this fabulous dessert.  

You won’t be disappointed!