Belle's Buckeye "Pigskin" Shake
Our daughter was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis the Monday after Father's Day (at 1 month old). Before the diagnosis, we were getting concerned because she was not growing like her twin brother. Shell-shocked, but determined to fight, my wife and I are now active in the cystic fibrosis community. As "Food Network junkies," when we learned about this contest, we had to enter. I hope my use of bacon satisfies the C-Town Iron Chef (I recently enjoyed his vanilla bean apple pie bacon shake at B-Spot). Like Michael's Lizzie, my Jessica is my inspiration. Boomer: I read the Sports Illustrated story about Gunnar back in the 90’s and that was one of my first thoughts when Annabelle was diagnosed. I cheered against the Bengals as a Browns fan, but I am so thankful you are leading OUR team now.
by Mark H.
Nutrition information
Servings: 6
Amount per serving
- 600
Calories - 360mg
Sodium - 11g
Protein - 194mg
Calcium
Ingredients
- 2 each egg yolks
- 2 c heavy cream
- 1 c whole milk
- 1/2 c granulated sugar
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 12 oz chocolate nutrition shake (Ensure)
- 4 1/2 tsp crunchy peanut butter
- 6 other strips of bacon
- 6 Tbsp Ohio Maple Syrup (or best available)
- Add All Ingredients
Instructions
Step 1
Gently beat eggs in a bowl with a whisk.
Step 2
Pour milk in saucepan and slowly heat until milk becomes hot (bubbles form).
Step 3
Remove from heat and slowly mix 1 tablespoon of warm milk with eggs. Do this slowly, so that you don't "cook" the eggs.
Step 4
Add egg mixture to warm milk in saucepan and place over low heat. Stir continuously until mixture starts to thicken (coats a spoon). You may want to use a cooking thermometer and remove from heat when mixture reaches 160 degrees.
Step 5
Place pan in sink of ice to cool the mixture. Stir while cooling.
Step 6
When mixture is cool, add cream and vanilla.
Step 7
Refrigerate mixture until ready to use. This is your custard base.
Step 8
Turn on ice cream maker. Add vanilla custard mixture (Times will vary based upon type of machine used. Follow specific instructions).
Step 9
Remove vanilla custard when ice cream mixture is finished. Place in bowl and put in freezer. For best results, freeze custard overnight.
Step 10
Soak 2 pieces of bacon in small bowl containing Ohio (or other) maple syrup.
Step 11
Slowly cook maple-covered bacon until slightly crispy. NOTE: SLOWLY cook the bacon and be careful not to overcook it. Cooking it too quickly at too high a heat could cause the maple syrup to burn rather than form a nice, candied coating.
Step 12
Add 6 scoops vanilla custard, 4 ounces of chocolate nutrition shake (Ensure),1 ½ tablespoons crunchy peanut butter to a blender.
Step 13
Cut 1 strip of the candied bacon into pieces and blend.
Step 14
Pour shake into a glass. Crumble 1 strip of bacon into small pieces and sprinkle on top of shake. Enjoy!
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