Here’s a rich and nutty Hazelnut Crunch Ice Cream recipe, combining the creamy goodness of hazelnuts with a sweet, crunchy praline swirl for an indulgent treat:/
Hazelnut Crunch Ice Cream
Servings: 6–8
Time: 4–6 hours (including chilling and freezing)
Ingredients
For the praline:
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 cup hazelnuts, toasted and roughly chopped
For the ice cream base:
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 1/2 cup toasted hazelnuts, finely chopped or ground (for smoothness)
Instructions
- Make the Praline
- In a saucepan, combine the sugar and water. Heat over medium-high heat, swirling the pan occasionally, until the sugar melts and turns a golden amber color (about 10 minutes).
- Once the caramel has reached the desired color, carefully add the toasted hazelnuts and stir to coat.
- Pour the mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and let it cool completely. Once hardened, break the praline into small pieces or crush it for the ice cream.
- Prepare the Ice Cream Base
- In a bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, whole milk, sweetened condensed milk, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Stir in the finely chopped hazelnuts for flavor.
- Chill the Mixture
- Cover and refrigerate the base for 4–6 hours or overnight until it’s very cold.
- Churn the Ice Cream
- Pour the chilled mixture into your ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions (usually 20–30 minutes).
- Add the Praline Crunch
- During the last few minutes of churning, add the crushed praline to the ice cream, mixing it in until evenly distributed.
- Freeze to Set
- Transfer the churned ice cream into a container and freeze for at least 4 hours or until firm.
- Serve
- Let it sit for a few minutes to soften before scooping. For a beautiful presentation, garnish with a few extra crushed praline pieces.
This Hazelnut Crunch Ice Cream offers a perfect combination of creamy, nutty, and crunchy textures. If you’d like to give it a chocolate twist, adding cocoa powder or chocolate chunks is a great option. Would you like to try a variation using a chocolate base or other mix-ins?
