Children will scream and adults will swoon over this ice cream’s green hue and sweet, fragrant flavor. You can make the vanilla ice cream base from scratch, or simply start with store-bought. It is fantastic served with berries, or just by itself in a pretty bowl. I love it frozen in a rectangular mold, inverted onto a platter, and then served at the table with crunchy cookies on the side and some berries on top. Serves 6 1 1/2 quarts full-fat vanilla ice cream 4 cups basil leaves, stems removed Fresh berries and crunchy cookies, optional Leave the ice cream on the kitchen counter to thaw for about 30 minutes. You want it soft, but not completely melted. Bring a small saucepan of water to a boil. Blanch the basil leaves for about 10 seconds, or until wilted. Remove with a slotted spoon and dry on paper towels. In a …