Black Licorice Ice Cream

Enjoy the one-of-a-kind taste of black licorice in this smooth and creamy ice cream. Its great for people who like the unique flavor of licorice and want to try it in a frozen treat.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup whole milk
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup black licorice syrup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• Black food coloring optional
• Chopped black licorice candies for garnish optional

Instructions:

In a saucepan, combine heavy cream, whole milk, and granulated sugar over medium heat

Stir until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is heated through, about 5 minutes

Remove from heat and let it cool slightly

Stir in black licorice syrup, vanilla extract, salt, and black food coloring if using

Transfer the mixture to an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturers instructions until it reaches a soft-serve consistency

Transfer the ice cream to a freezer-safe container, cover, and freeze for at least 4 hours or until firm

Serve scoops of black licorice ice cream garnished with chopped black licorice candies if desired