Test Batches - Back to the drawing board for the Herb Cream Cheese

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The verdict on last night's batch of ice cream is that it is too salty and too garlicky to be eaten on its own. However it will make a lovely topping for some grilled lamb or possibly some pasta, so its not a complete waste. While the intensity of flavor in Alouette was worth trying out, I think that ultimately to make a decent herb ice cream I will be better off working with regular cream cheese and adding extra herbs to get the heightened flavor. Oh well, time for a revision and another test batch.

I think that tonight's test batch will be the Chrysanthemum Tea Ice Cream using this recipe for Green Tea Ice Cream as a base. I'll be substituting the chrysanthamum tea powder at double the original recipe's strength for the green tea powder that they used. Still not sure about adding egg yolks.