Hazelnut ice cream is a delicious, creamy dessert or afternoon treat. Hazelnuts are full of flavor and contain healthy fats, which makes them ideal for a rich, creamy ice cream.
Recipe · Ice cream
Hazelnut ice cream
- 6 ingredients
- 6 steps
Ingredients
To make hazelnut ice cream you’ll need
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup sugar
- 4 egg yolks
- 1 cup toasted hazelnuts, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Step-by-step preparation
Heat the milk, cream and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat until it comes to a boil. Remove from the heat and let it stand for a few minutes.
In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks until smooth. Gradually pour the hot milk and cream into the yolks while whisking constantly, so the yolks don’t curdle.
Pour the mixture back into the pan and cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, until it thickens and coats the back of the spoon.
Remove from the heat and add the chopped hazelnuts and vanilla extract. Mix well and let it cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn following the manufacturer’s instructions. If you don’t have an ice cream maker, pour the mixture into a freezer-safe container and stir it every half hour until smooth and creamy.
Serve the ice cream in bowls or cones, topped with chopped toasted hazelnuts and a little melted chocolate. Hazelnut ice cream is a delicious, sophisticated dessert all year round, and a creative way to add a nutty touch to a classic.