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Prune-Armagnac Ice-Cream

Ulrich Koepf — Wed, 17 Jun 2020 09:17:01 +0000

Prune-Armagnac Ice-cream

An Icecream not intended for the children

Course Dessert

Cuisine Swiss

Keyword armagnac, cream, eggs, plums, sugar

Prep Time 2

Cook Time 30

Total Time 2 30

Servings 48 servings

Author Ulrich Koepf

Cost 40

Equipment

saucepot, wire whip, stainless steel bowl, rubber spatula,

Ingredients

4 pound dried prunes pitted
2 quart Armagnac or Brandy to substitute
48 each egg yolks
2 cups white sugar
2 quart Heavy cream
2 quart Whole Milk
4 tbls Vanilla Extract or 4 vanilla bean pods

Instructions

Place prunes in a flat bowl or container, marinate the Prunes in the Armagnac or Brandy for 15 days, or longer if necessary, until all the liquor is absorbed by the Prunes. Chop the Prunes in a Cuisinart or Food processor.
In a non-reactive saucepot, mix the egg yolks & the sugar with the wire whip, gradually add stir in the milk and cream. Stir over low heat until the mixture coats the back of a kitchen spoon.
DO NOT BOIL!
Remove from the heat and let cool. Stir in the vanilla. Pour the custard into a freezable container, cover, and freeze until mushy. This will take several hours. Then transfer the mixture to a chilled Kitchen Aid or Electric Mixer bowl, and whip/beat until smooth & fluffy. Do this step as fast as you possibly can in order not to melt the mixture too much.
Now fold in the marinated, chopped Prunes, mix well, place in freezer until almost hard.
You may substitute the Prunes with marinated Black or Summer truffles!!

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Worlds First Superb Brandy Distilled – Did You know?

Ulrich Koepf — Wed, 15 Apr 2020 09:42:04 +0000

Armagnac, France, 1411

A new style of drink is being sold commercially throughout southwestern France. Called Armagnac brandy, it has been successfully distilled and produced in the town of Armagnac, located in the province of Gascony, at the foothills of the Pyrénées.

Not only is Armagnac an invigorating beverage, but it also can be used to revive the spirits of those suffering from shock and as an antidote during epidemics.

The primary grapes used in the production of Armagnac brandy are Ugni Blanc, Folle Blanche, and Colombard.

Conclusion: Drink the hell out of Armagnac during this Pandemic period! LOL

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Chef UlrichK on Selkirk CH.13 Cooking Show

Ulrich Koepf — Sun, 07 Jan 2018 22:40:11 +0000

My awkward, embarrassing Brandy Bottle Pop!

The video is 16 min. long – Video is 37 years old, and therefore not the best quality!

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