Homemade Nut Ice Cream: Recipe + 8 Step-by-Step Photos

Ice cream is a traditional summer treat that allows you to cool down, even if only for a little while, and escape the heat. Its pleasant consistency, creamy flavor, and vanilla aroma will delight even those who don't have a sweet tooth. Today, you'll learn how to make the perfect nut ice cream at home.

Nutritional value per serving

157 kcal

Proteins: 5.4 g
Fats: 6.5 g
Carbohydrates: 20.1 g

*Nutritional value is calculated per 100g of ingredients

Total time: 4 hours 20 minutes
Time in the kitchen: 20 min
Complexity:

It's easy and straightforward to prepare, but it does require some experience. Not everyone can do it right the first time.
Number of servings: 4

Creating this stunning dessert at home requires minimal ingredients, time, and effort. Even a beginner can handle this recipe, as it doesn't require any special culinary skills. However, despite this, ice cream with nuts It turns out incredibly airy, tasty and aromatic.

Still unsure about making your own ice cream? I assure you, once you've made it just once, you'll forget about store-bought treats forever. Homemade ice cream is not only several times tastier, but also much healthier.

Recipe with step-by-step photos

Ice cream with nuts

Ingredients

Servings

For ice cream

Cream 33%

450 ml
Condensed milk

250 G
Roasted peanuts

150 G
Milk chocolate

100 G

For caramel

Milk

3 tbsp
Condensed milk

2 tbsp

Preparation

Step 1

Melt the milk chocolate in a water bath or in a microwave.

Step 2

Add peanuts to it and mix thoroughly so that all the nuts are covered with chocolate.

Step 3

Place the chocolate-hazelnut mixture on parchment paper and refrigerate for 1 hour.

Step 4

Pour the chilled cream into a deep bowl and beat for 7 minutes until it doubles in volume. It's important to use cold cream, as it will whip faster and easier. Then add the condensed milk and beat for another 2 minutes.

Step 5

We take the chocolate-nut mixture out of the refrigerator and chop it into small pieces with a knife.

Step 6

Pour the cream over the chocolate-nut pieces and mix everything carefully with a spatula so that the cream does not fall off.

Step 7

Combine the boiled condensed milk with the warm milk and whisk. Then, drizzle the caramel mixture over the ice cream in a thin stream. Freeze the ice cream for 3 hours.

Step 8

Remove the ice cream from the freezer and form beautiful balls using a scoop. Dip the scoop in cold water to make the ice cream easier to remove.

Answers to frequently asked questions

How long does homemade ice cream last?

Homemade ice cream has a limited shelf life. It retains its flavor in the freezer for 14 days.

How to properly store ice cream?

Ice cream should be stored exclusively in the freezer. It's important to cover it with a lid or plastic wrap to prevent it from absorbing odors and to preserve its pleasant, creamy aroma.

Why do ice crystals form on ice cream?

Ice crystals can form for three reasons. First, the ice cream contained too much liquid. This can happen if you don't whip the cream properly. Second, the ice cream has reached its expiration date. Third, crystallization occurred due to a temperature change. For example, if you take the ice cream out after it has melted, and then put it back in the freezer, the formation of an icy layer is inevitable.

This ice cream with crunchy nut pieces is sure to please everyone who tries it. So, feel free to try this recipe and share your successes in the comments!

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