1 ½ cups sugar (300 g), divided, plus 3 tablespoons
10 oz frozen strawberry (285 g)
4 cups milk (960 mL), plain, unsweetened
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
12 large egg yolks
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons dark cocoa powder
whipped cream, for serving
chocolate syrup, for serving
maraschino cherry, for serving
Special Equipment
ice cream maker
Nutrition Info
Calories 282
Fat 11g
Carbs 28g
Fiber 1g
Sugar 25g
Protein 16g
How to Make It
1. Step
Place the ice cream maker churn bowl in the freezer to freeze overnight.
2. Step
In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the water, 3 tablespoons of sugar, and the strawberries. Cook, stirring frequently to prevent burning, for 12–15 minutes, until the strawberries are completely broken down and the mixture has a jam-like consistency. You should have about 1 cup (240 ml). Transfer to a medium bowl and set aside.
3. Step
In a large, high-walled skillet over medium heat, whisk together the oat milk and remaining 1½ cups sugar. Cook until the mixture reaches 170°F (77°C),whisking occasionally to help the sugar dissolve. Whisk in the salt, then remove the skillet from the heat.
4. Step
Add the egg yolks to a large bowl. Whisk the yolks to break down, then slowly stream in about 1 cup (240 ml) of the oat milk mixture, whisking constantly, to gradually increase the temperature of the yolks. Continue streaming in the warm oat milk mixture, whisking to combine, until fully incorporated. If the custard begins to break, the milk was added too quickly.
5. Step
Prepare an ice bath in a large bowl and place nearby.
6. Step
Return the custard to the skillet and turn the heat to medium. Whisking continuously, bring the mixture up to 170°F (77°C). Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the vanilla.
7. Step
In a small bowl, mix together the cornstarch and 3-4 tablespoons of the warm custard, until no clumps are left. Return the custard and cornstarch slurry to the pot and stir to incorporate.
8. Step
Immediately transfer the custard to a medium bowl and set in the ice bath, making sure no water gets into the bowl with the custard. Let cool completely. You should have about 5½ cups of custard.
9. Step
Add 2 cups of custard to each of 2 medium bowls and set aside.
10. Step
Add the strawberry preserves to the remaining custard, which should bring the amount up to about 2 cups.
11. Step
In a small bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder and about ½ cup custard from a plain portion until well combined and smooth. Return to the bowl of plain custard, whisking until homogenous.
12. Step
Place a 9 x 5-inch (19 x 13 cm) loaf pan in the freezer to chill.
13. Step
Remove the ice cream maker churn bowl from the freezer and fill with the vanilla base. Churn for 20–25 minutes, until thickened. Remove the loaf pan from the freezer and line with plastic wrap. Spread the vanilla ice cream in an even layer on the bottom of the pan. Return to the freezer while you churn the strawberry custard.
14. Step
Working quickly, wipe out the churn bowl and pour in the strawberry custard. Churn for 20–25 minutes, until thickened. Layer the strawberry ice cream on top of the vanilla and smooth the top with an offset spatula. Return to the freezer while you churn the chocolate custard.
15. Step
At this point, you may need to return your churn-bowl to the freezer to cool down for about 1 hour.
16. Step
Add the chocolate custard to the churn bowl and churn for 20–25 minutes, until thickened. Layer the chocolate ice cream on top of the strawberry, smoothing the top with an offset spatula. Freeze for at least 3 hours, until set.
17. Step
Remove the loaf pan from the freezer and use the plastic wrap to lift the ice cream out of the pan.
18. Step
Slice the neapolitan loaf and top with whipped cream and cherries.
