Creamy ice cream with dried cranberries and walnuts

5 servings

360 minutes

Creamy ice cream with dried cranberries and walnuts is a delicate and flavorful treat. Its history is rooted in Russian culinary traditions. The creamy texture is created by combining rich cream, soft Philadelphia cheese, and sweet maple syrup, while the warm hint of cinnamon adds a cozy aroma to the dessert. Dried cranberries contribute a subtle tartness, and walnuts add a light crunch, enriching the flavor. This ice cream is perfect for leisurely enjoyment, whether alone or with loved ones. It can be served as a conclusion to a festive dinner or simply as an exquisite treat on a hot day.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 560.6
• Proteins: 6.8g
• Fats: 37.2g
• Carbohydrates: 50.9g

Ingredients

• Milk 3.2%: 2 glass
• Cream 33%: 1.3 glass
• Low fat Philadelphia cheese: 175 g
• Sugar: 0.7 glass
• Salt: pinch
• Maple syrup: 0.2 glass
• Cinnamon sticks: 2 pc
• Dried cranberries: 40 g
• Cornstarch: 1.5 tbsp
• Roasted walnuts: 35 g

Cooking steps

1. In a deep pot with a thick bottom, combine 1 cup of milk, cream, sugar, salt, maple syrup, and cinnamon sticks. Place the pot over medium heat and bring to a boil, then remove from heat and let it sit covered for half an hour. After that, strain the milk-cream mixture, removing the cinnamon sticks, return it to the heat, and bring to a boil again. Separately, dissolve the starch in the remaining milk. Introduce the milk with dissolved starch into the boiling milk and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it reaches the consistency of milk jelly. Remove from heat, add Philadelphia, and mix until smooth.

   Required ingredients:

   • Milk 3.2%: 2 glasss
   • Cream 33%: 1.3 glass
   • Sugar: 0.7 glass
   • Salt:  pinch
   • Maple syrup: 0.2 glass
   • Cinnamon sticks: 2 pieces
   • Cornstarch: 1.5 tablespoon
   • Milk 3.2%: 2 glasss
   • Low fat Philadelphia cheese: 175 g

2. Place the pot in a cold water bath. To do this, fill a large bowl with very cold water and ice cubes. Place the pot with the cream on top of it. Stir the cream occasionally until it cools completely.

3. Remove the ice cream pot from the water bath, cover tightly with a lid, and place in the refrigerator overnight for further cooling.

4. Take the ice cream out of the freezer, pour it into the freezer, and churn according to the instructions for 20-40 minutes. Add cranberries and chopped walnuts in the last minute of churning. Transfer the ice cream to a container and place it in the freezer for at least 3 hours until fully set.

   Required ingredients:

   • Dried cranberries: 40 g
   • Roasted walnuts: 35 g

5. If there is no freezer, immediately pour the ice cream into a container, add cranberries and nuts, and place it in the freezer. Take it out and stir the contents of the container every 20-30 minutes until it freezes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Dried cranberries: 40 g
   • Roasted walnuts: 35 g