KAFFIR LIME GELATO

Kaffir lime leaves bring an unexpected floral and herbaceous flavor to sweet and creamy gelato.

MAKES ABOUT 1 QUART

Ingredients

• 2 cups milk
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 3⁄4 cup sugar
• 1 tbsp. lime zest
• 1⁄4 tsp. salt
• 6 egg yolks
• 4 Kaffir lime leaves, very thinly sliced, plus more for garnish

Instructions

• Whisk milk, cream, sugar, lime zest, salt, and yolks in a 4-quart saucepan. Stir in Kaffir lime leaves and cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate 1 hour. Set pan over medium heat; cook, stirring, until sugar is dissolved and mixture comes to a simmer, 20-25 minutes. Remove from heat and pour through a fine strainer; cover with plastic wrap, pressing it against the surface of the custard. Chill custard completely.
• Pour custard into an ice cream maker and process according to manufacturer's instructions until churned and thick. Transfer to an airtight storage container; freeze until set, at least 4 hours. Serve garnished with thinly sliced kaffir lime leaves, if you like.