🔵 "Nothing Better!" MAPLE Walnut Ice CREAM Recipe

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: coconut cream

💰Cheaper: whole milk

Coconut cream offers a dairy-free option with a rich texture.

maple syrup

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: corn syrup

Agave syrup is lower on the glycemic index.

walnuts

🥗Healthier: pecans

💰Cheaper: almonds

Pecans provide a similar flavor and texture.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds sweetness with a unique flavor.

Boil syrup in a 2L heavy bottomed pan over medium high heat until reduced to 3/4 cup.

Stir in cream, evaporated milk, and salt and bring to a boil over medium heat.

Whisk eggs in a large bowl, then temper with hot cream in a slow stream, whisking furiously.

Return mixture to the pan, whisking constantly.

Cook over low heat until a thermometer reads 170°, whisking constantly. Do not allow to boil.

Pour custard through a sieve into a bowl, allow to cool stirring occasionally.

Cover and refrigerate until cold.

Freeze in an ice-cream maker until soft-frozen, then add nuts.

Continue until frozen, transfer ice cream to a freezer container, and freeze until firm.

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