Nuts About Ice Cream

Heather — Tue, 27 May 2008 19:36:18 +0000

Nuts are a great source of omega-3 fatty acids. If you’re not too keen on fish ice cream or even avocado ice cream, try this great recipe for cinnamon black walnut ice cream. Walnuts are one of the best nuts for omega-3’s.

4 cups heavy cream
4 cups half-and-half
2 cups white sugar
2 1/2 cups chopped black walnuts
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt

In a large bowl, stir together the heavy cream, half-and-half, sugar, walnuts, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Pour the mixture into the bowl of an ice cream maker and freeze as directed by the manufacturer. Makes 4 quarts. If you’re using your ice cream ball, divide by 4.

Cinnamon Honey Ice Cream

Heather — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 16:18:00 +0000

Ingredients

2	cups milk
3/4	cup honey
1	teaspoon ground cinnamon
	Pinch salt
2	eggs, beaten
2	cups whipping cream
2	teaspoons vanilla

1. Heat milk in two-quart saucepan over medium heat but do not boil; stir in honey, cinnamon and salt.

2. Pour about 1/2 cup hot milk into eggs and beat with whisk; pour eggs into saucepan with remaining milk mixture.

3. Cook and stir over medium-low heat 5 minutes (mixture should thicken slightly).

4. Cool to room temperature. Stir in cream and vanilla. Refrigerate overnight or until cold.

5. Freeze in ice cream maker according to manufacturer’s directions.

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