Maple Walnut Ice Cream
Maple walnut ice cream is rich and creamy, and it's super easy to make at home. Cool off with this luscious homemade treat!
Ingredients
- 1 cup maple syrup
- 12 ounces evaporated milk
- 5 large egg yolks
- ⅛ tsp salt
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped walnuts, lightly toasted, if desired
Recommended Equipment
Instructions
- Bring the maple syrup to a boil over medium heat; reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 2 minutes. Add the evaporated milk and bring to a simmer.1 cup maple syrup | 12 ounces evaporated milk
- In a small bowl, whisk the egg yolks with the salt. Whisking constantly, add about 1 cup of the hot mixture to the egg yolk mixture. Return the egg yolk mixture to the saucepan and continue whisking and cooking until the mixture coats the back of a spoon, or to about 175°F to 185°F. Do not let the mixture boil.5 large egg yolks | 1/8 tsp salt
- Remove the custard mixture from the heat and add the heavy cream and vanilla extract; stir to blend. Pour the custard through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl. Press plastic wrap directly onto the surface and refrigerate until it is thoroughly chilled, about 2 to 3 hours or overnight.1 cup heavy cream | 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pour the chilled custard into the ice cream maker and churn following the manufacturer's directions.
- Add the chopped walnuts just before the ice cream is ready. Transfer the ice cream to a freezer container and freeze for about 2 to 3 hours, or until hardened.1 cup chopped walnuts
Toast the walnuts first if you’d like deeper flavor, then cool before adding.
Nutrition
Calories: 399kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 8gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 161mgSodium: 99mgPotassium: 324mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 695IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 203mgIron: 1mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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