Praline ice cream
Praline ice cream recipe in the ice cream category
Recipe ingredients:
- 1 cup milk
- 3 egg yolks
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/4 cups cream, whipped
- 2/3 cup shelled, unpeeled almonds
Recipe method:
- In a heavy-based pan, gently bring the milk to simmering point.
- Beat the egg yolks and half the sugar together in a bowl until thick and light then gradually stir in the milk.
- Pour the mixture back into the rinsed pan and cook gently, stirring constantly, until the custard thickens. Do not allow it to boil.
- Leave to cool. Fold in the cream, spoon into a container, cover and freeze until just firm.
- To make the praline, dissolve the remaining sugar in 1/3 cup water in another heavy-based pan.
- Add the almonds and boil for about 10 minutes until golden brown. Pour onto a cold, oiled surface and leave to set.
- Place the praline in a thick plastic bag or clean cloth and hit with a rolling pin to break into small pieces.
- Beat the ice cream in a bowl and fold in all but 1 tablespoon of the praline. Spoon the mixture back into the container, cover and freeze until firm.
- About 20 minutes before serving, transfer the ice cream to the refrigerator. Serve decorated with the reserved praline.
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