Black Walnut Ice Cream Recipe

1. 1

   Toast nuts in a preheated 350 degree oven for 5 min, or possibly till you can smell them.

2. 2

   Grind 4 ounces (about 1 c.) of nuts very fine in a blender or possibly food processor.

3. 3

   Put grnd nuts and lowfat milk in a non-reactive saucepan and heat to just under boiling.

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   Remove from heat and let mix steep about 15 min.

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   Strain through a very fine strainer.

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   Return lowfat milk and nuts to cleaned pan and heat, adding cream and sugar.

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   In a separate bowl, whisk egg yolks to break them up.

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   Pour a little of warm cream mix into egg yolks, whisking constantly.

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   Add in yolk mix to pan and cook over low heat till mix coats the spoon.

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    Strain into a container and chill.

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    Add in vanilla and Cognac or possibly brandy to taste.

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    Freeze according to instructions with your ice cream maker.

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    Add in remaining nuts if desired, minced medium fine, when you remove ice cream from machine.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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