Nut Ice Cream
3 servings
60 minutes
Nut ice cream is a true delight for gourmets, inspired by the richness of European cuisine. Its history begins in the traditions of creating desserts with nutty notes, valued for their depth of flavor and richness. Roasted and ground hazelnuts give the ice cream a subtle aroma, while dark chocolate adds exquisite bitterness. Nut liqueur enhances the flavor nuances, making the dessert both creamy and rich. This ice cream is perfect for elegant dinners; it can be served as a standalone treat or accompanied by fruits and caramel. It is especially loved by dessert enthusiasts who appreciate nuts, highlighting their natural sweetness and creamy texture. Each bite of this ice cream is a celebration of taste that brings true pleasure.
1
Clean, roast, and grind the hazelnuts in a blender with sugar (the result should resemble a coarse cornmeal texture).
- Hazelnut: 340 g
- Sugar: 0.8 glass
2
Mix nuts and milk in a pot and bring to a boil over medium heat. Once the mixture reaches a boil, cover with a lid and let it simmer on low heat for 20-30 minutes.
- Hazelnut: 340 g
- Milk: 4.5 glasss
3
A few minutes before turning off the milk with nuts, mix the nut liqueur with cornstarch to make a kind of suspension. Strain the milk and discard the nuts.
- Nut liqueur: 3 tablespoons
- Cornstarch: 3 tablespoons
4
Return the milk to the pot and add the starch suspension. Cook over medium heat for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. The mixture will be thick. Remove from heat and mix in grated chocolate.
- Milk: 4.5 glasss
- Cornstarch: 3 tablespoons
- Dark chocolate 70%: 100 g
5
Place in the refrigerator overnight or at least for 4-6 hours, then put the base in your ice cream machine to make ice cream.
6
After completing the process, transfer the ice cream to an airtight container and freeze.