Description
Creamy Red Bean Popsicles combine the smooth richness of milk and cream with the sweet, earthy flavor of traditional Azuki bean paste. This delightful dessert is churned gently in an ice cream maker to achieve a luscious, creamy texture before being frozen into refreshing popsicles, perfect for a unique and satisfying treat on a hot day.
Ingredients
Scale
Dairy
- 250 ml milk
- 125 ml cream
Eggs & Sugar
- 2 egg yolks
- 25 g caster sugar
Sweeteners & Flavorings
- 100 g sweet red bean paste (Azuki bean paste, store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Heat Milk and Cream: Bring the milk and cream to a gentle simmer over low heat in a saucepan, ensuring it does not boil. Once simmered, turn off the heat and set the mixture aside to slightly cool.
- Whisk Egg Yolks and Sugar: In a mixing bowl, whisk the egg yolks and caster sugar together until the mixture becomes pale and fluffy, indicating that air has been incorporated for a smooth texture.
- Add Red Bean Paste: Incorporate the sweet red bean paste into the egg yolk and sugar mixture, mixing thoroughly to combine the flavors evenly.
- Combine Warm Milk Mixture: Gradually pour the warm milk and cream mixture into the egg paste blend while continuously whisking to prevent curdling and ensure a smooth consistency.
- Cook Custard Mixture: Transfer the combined mixture back to a clean saucepan. Place it over low heat and cook for about 5 minutes while continuously stirring until the mixture thickens slightly, forming a custard base.
- Chill: Remove from heat and place the custard base in the refrigerator until it is completely chilled, which helps improve texture when freezing.
- Churn (Optional): Pour the chilled mixture into an ice cream maker and run for about 20 minutes until the mixture thickens and becomes creamy. This step is optional; if skipped, the popsicles may have some settling at the bottom.
- Freeze in Moulds: Pour the churned or chilled mixture into popsicle moulds and freeze overnight or for 7-8 hours until completely solidified.
Notes
- You can use store-bought or homemade sweet red bean paste (Azuki bean paste) depending on preference and availability.
- Churning the mixture in an ice cream maker will produce creamier popsicles, but it’s optional.
- Continuous stirring during cooking prevents curdling and ensures a smooth custard base.
- Make sure the custard mixture is fully chilled before freezing for best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Japanese
Keywords: Red Bean Popsicles, Azuki Bean Dessert, Creamy Popsicles, Japanese Dessert, Frozen Treat
