(#85) PB & J: Peanut Butter & Jolie

This one is for my twin sister, Jolie. Last week, she put in a request for "Peanut Butter & Jolie" so I went ahead and made it for her.  As I'm in the homestretch of this project, my last flavors are all really personal and some are odes to the people who have inspired me the most. While my sister has never made ice cream (and can't even eat it!) I'm inspired by her "hustling" attitude. Scoopsies owes a lot to my sister (and her boyfriend, Jeff, who has been designing my logos in exchange for Anna's Taqueria). And even though she can't try PB & Jolie, I wanted to show my gratitude by dedicating one of my last "scoopsies" to her. 

Trouble makers. This was probably taken right before we shut off our brother's Zelda game, one minute before he was about to beat it!

Us twins with our friend S.C. 

Now, back to the ice cream...(sort of...)

Deciding on the "Jolie" was easy...

Not too long ago a friend of ours had saved a few newborn kittens from a shelter that was going to put them all to sleep. They were taken away from their mother too soon and were in very poor health.  Jolie adopted one of the kittens and named her Raspberry.

Raspberry could fit in the palm of your hand and would meow if you left her alone for more than fifteen seconds. 

 

Raspberry had to be rushed to the animal hospital on more than one occasion, and the vet told Jolie that it was unlikely she would make it. Raspberry bounced back and today she is a healthy feline inspiring homemade jams for my ice cream. 

Peanut Butter & Jolie ice cream is a peanut butter base with a Raspberry jam swirl. 

Scoopsies' Peanut Butter & Jolie Ice Cream is made with: peanut butter, heavy cream, whole milk, sugar, egg yolks, raspberries, and vodka.

"I hate ice cream, but I love Scoopsies."--Jolie

(#52) WHITE CHOCOLATE RASPBERRY LAVENDER: Luxury In A Scoop

White chocolate, raspberry, and lavender--a match made in ice cream heaven.  And that's exactly what this flavor looks and tastes like: heaven.  This trinity of flavors is so divine, I almost wanted to keep this pint in my freezer just to always have it in there (kind of like a fancy cake--it's so perfect, you don't want to touch it!) 

Scoopsies' White Chocolate Raspberry Lavender

(yields 1 quart)

1 1/2 cups heavy cream

1 1/2 cups whole milk

1/2 cup sugar

2 tsp dried lavender 

3 egg yolks

8 oz. white chocolate

pinch of salt

1/2 cup raspberry puree

(#22) CHOCOLATE RASPBERRY!

Scoopsies' Chocolate Raspberry Ice Cream is made with: raspberries, whole milk, heavy cream, unsweetened cocoa powder, sugar, egg yolks, nonfat dry milk powder, vanilla extract, bittersweet baking chocolate, and salt

(#10) RASPBERRY: Hint of Mint

Another fruit-based flavor for Spring!  Take or leave the mint--but we think it adds a refreshing kick.  

Scoopsies' Raspberry Ice Cream

yields about 1 quart

1 cup heavy cream

1 whole cup milk

1/2 cup sugar

1 cup raspberry puree

pinch of salt

3 whole mint leaves

3 egg yolks

1. Puree raspberries. 

2. Combine cream, milk, sugar, raspberry puree, and salt in medium saucepan. Stir thoroughly, getting bottom and sides of the pot.  Bring mixture to a simmer over medium heat.

3. Throw in mint leaves (you can keep them whole).  Be sure to taste the mixture every few minutes to see that the mint flavor is strong enough for you!

4. Temper the egg yolks and mix in.  

5. Keep stirring constantly until mixture reaches about 170 degrees.

6.  Put through a fine sieve, straining the puree and mint leaves.

7.  Let ripen in the fridge over night and churn the next day to manufacturer's instructions!

8. Enjoy! C}>