Hazelnut Ice Cream Recipe

Indulge in the rich, nutty flavor of homemade Hazelnut Ice Cream! This recipe, adapted from a renowned ice cream book, will have you saying goodbye to store-bought ice cream forever. Creamy, decadent, and bursting with the irresistible taste of hazelnuts, this recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Prepare to hear exclamations of delight with every spoonful – it truly is the best ice cream many have ever tasted! Easy to follow instructions and stunning results await.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 55 mins
Calories 2686.1 kcal
Protein 87g
Rating 3.0 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Hazelnut Ice Cream

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How to Make Hazelnut Ice Cream

  1. Toast 1 cup of hazelnuts in a 350°F (175°C) oven for 8-10 minutes, or until fragrant and lightly browned. Let cool completely.
  2. Once cool, finely grind the hazelnuts using a food processor until you have a fine powder. Set aside.
  3. In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup heavy cream, 1/2 cup whole milk, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, and a pinch of salt. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar dissolves completely.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and 1/4 cup hazelnut liqueur (optional).
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk 4 large egg yolks until light and frothy.
  6. Temper the egg yolks by slowly whisking in about 1/2 cup of the warm cream mixture. This prevents the eggs from scrambling.
  7. Pour the tempered egg yolk mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining cream mixture.
  8. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the custard thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon (about 5-7 minutes). Do not boil.
  9. Strain the custard through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl. Stir in the ground hazelnuts.
  10. Press plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the custard to prevent a skin from forming.
  11. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight.
  12. Churn the custard in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer's instructions.
  13. Once churned, transfer the ice cream to an airtight container and freeze for at least 2-3 hours to harden further.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

13 g

Sugar

551g

Fat

506g

Carbs

58g

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