Nut ice cream with candied orange and chocolate
6 servings
110 minutes
Nut ice cream with orange candied fruits and chocolate is a true delight for gourmets, inspired by Spanish culinary traditions. It combines the tenderness of a creamy base, the crunch of nuts, and the subtle sweet-sour note of orange candied fruits, highlighted by the rich taste of dark chocolate. Each spoonful of this dessert is a small journey through sunny Spain, where citrus harmoniously blends with nuts and spices. This ice cream not only refreshes but also offers exquisite pleasure due to the contrast of textures – creamy softness, crunchy caramelized orange peel, and light viscosity of chocolate. It is perfect for special occasions or simply to enjoy a moment when you crave something unusual and memorable.
1
Remove the zest from the orange along with the white part and cut into strips 0.5 cm thick. Boil water in a pot and blanch the zest for a couple of minutes. Change the water and repeat the process twice.
- Orange zest: 1 piece
- Water: 300 ml
2
Prepare the syrup by dissolving 200 grams of sugar in water over medium heat. Add the zest and simmer on low heat for 15-20 minutes. Let it cool. Place on baking paper and leave to dry overnight.
- Sugar: 520 g
- Water: 300 ml
- Orange zest: 1 piece
3
Grind the nuts with sugar (80 grams). Whisk the yolks with the remaining sugar until creamy. Heat the milk and sour cream over low heat, adding vanilla by splitting the pod lengthwise. Pour the nuts into the milk and add the yolks. Cook without boiling (up to 82 degrees).
- Walnuts: 100 g
- Sugar: 520 g
- Egg yolk: 5 piece
- Milk: 250 ml
- Sour cream 35%: 250 g
- Vanilla pod: 1 piece
4
Let the mixture cool down. Remove the vanilla and add chopped candied fruits (40 grams).
- Vanilla pod: 1 piece
- Orange zest: 1 piece
5
Place in the ice cream maker. When the ice cream is ready, add the liquid, slightly warm chocolate (melted in a water bath) and stir quickly.
- Dark chocolate: 60 g