Bacon Maple Walnut Ice Cream Recipe

Time5h

Serves6

Indulge in a rich and creamy ice cream blend of crispy bacon, sweet maple syrup, and crunchy walnuts for a uniquely satisfying treat.

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the Base
In a saucepan, combine heavy cream, whole milk, and sugar over medium heat. Stir until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is hot but not boiling.
2
Mix Egg Yolks
In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks. Gradually add a small amount of the hot cream mixture to the yolks, whisking continuously to temper the yolks.
3
Combine Mixtures
Pour the yolk mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining cream mixture. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon.
4
Chill the Base
Remove from heat, stir in vanilla extract, and allow the mixture to cool. Once cooled, cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
5
Prepare Bacon and Walnuts
While the base is chilling, cook the bacon in a skillet until crispy. Remove from heat, crumble, and set aside. In the same skillet, toast the walnuts until golden.
6
Churn the Ice Cream
Once the base is chilled, churn it in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer's instructions. Near the end of churning, add the crumbled bacon and toasted walnuts.
7
Add Maple Flavor
Once the ice cream is churned, swirl in maple syrup to taste. Transfer to a container and freeze until firm.