Horchata Frozen Yogurt Recipes

MEXICAN HORCHATA

Steps:

• Place the rice and cinnamon stick in a large glass bowl and add the 4 cups of hot water. Cover the bowl with a dish or plastic wrap, then let it soak overnight, or at least 8 hours. *Please see NOTES
• The next day, pour the rice, cinnamon, and water into your blender and process until it becomes a smooth, watery paste.
• Using a strainer or sieve, strain the mixture into a wide mouth pitcher, stirring to help the liquid pass through.
• Add the milk (if using), vanilla extract, and the rest of the water. Stir in the sugar, adjusting the amount to fit your taste. Let the drink chill in the refrigerator. Stir the Horchata before serving, since the rice mix tends to settle at the bottom. Serve in glasses with ice cubes.

HORCHATA FROZEN YOGURT

Steps:

• In a medium bowl; whisk all the ingredients together until the sugar and cinnamon dissolve.
• Turn the ice cream machine on and pour mixture into the freezer bowl.
• Let mix until thickened, about 25 to 30 minutes.
• Place mixture in a freezer container and freeze until firm enough to scoop.
• Garnish with cinnamon sticks and a dusting of ground cinnamon. (optional).

FROZEN HORCHATA LATTE

Steps:

• In a high-speed blender, add the rice, almonds, cinnamon sticks and 2 cups water. Blend until the cinnamon sticks are broken up. Cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours and up to 14 hours.
• Strain the rice mixture through a fine-mesh strainer, reserving the liquid. Add the liquid to a blender with the espresso, sugar, ice cream and ice cubes. Blend until smooth. Divide the shake into 2 cups. Top with whipped cream, dust with cinnamon and sprinkle with chocolate sprinkles.

LEMON CINNAMON FROZEN YOGURT

Steps:

• In a large bowl, add the cream, condensed milk, honey, vanilla, salt, zest, cinnamon and yogurt. Stir until combined.
• Cover and place in the fridge for at least six hours or overnight. Add the limoncello and use your ice cream maker to freeze the yogurt mixture or place in a container and freeze overnight.
• If using an ice cream maker, empty the contents into a plastic tub, cover and place in your freezer for a day/overnight.

HORCHATA

Steps:

• Soak the rice overnight in 3 cups of the water.
• Place the rice, soaking water and cinnamon to a blender and puree for 3 minutes, or until very smooth. Strain through a fine meshed sieve or several layers of cheesecloth to ensure that there is no grit or large particles in the liquid.
• Stir in the remaining 3 cups of water, sugar and vanilla. Adjust sugar to taste and serve well chilled. Horchata can separate as it sits, so stir well before each serving.