Whiskey And Spiced Walnut Ice Cream Recipe

Name: Whiskey And Spiced Walnut Ice Cream
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups Heavy Cream; 1 cup Milk; 1 whole Vanilla Bean, Split In Half With Seeds Scraped Out (or 1 Tablespoon Vanilla Bean Paste); 1 teaspoon Salt, Divided; 5 whole Egg Yolks; 1 cup Brown Sugar; 2 cups Walnut Pieces; 1/3 cups Granulated Sugar; 1 teaspoon Cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoons Allspice; 1/4 teaspoons Cayenne Pepper; 1 Tablespoon Egg White (about Half The White Of One Egg); 3-2/3 Tablespoons Whiskey, Divided

Servings: persons

3 cups Heavy Cream
1 cup Milk
1 whole Vanilla Bean, Split In Half With Seeds Scraped Out (or 1 Tablespoon Vanilla Bean Paste)
1 teaspoon Salt, Divided
5 whole Egg Yolks
1 cup Brown Sugar
2 cups Walnut Pieces
1/3 cups Granulated Sugar
1 teaspoon Cinnamon
1/2 teaspoons Allspice
1/4 teaspoons Cayenne Pepper
1 Tablespoon Egg White (about Half The White Of One Egg)
3-2/3 Tablespoons Whiskey, Divided

1
Place the cream, milk, vanilla bean seeds, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt in a sauce pan over medium heat. Whisk well and allow the mixture to heat up.
2
Meanwhile, mix the egg yolks and brown sugar in a bowl. Whisk well.
3
Once the cream mixture is warm and ALMOST simmering, add the egg yolk mixture to it a little at a time. Whisk vigorously (or use an immersion blender) to combine the egg yolks, so they don't curdle.
4
Stir for another 1-2 minutes, until the mixture thickens a little. Then remove from heat. Place it in the fridge for at least four hours. *You can speed up the chilling process by placing it in the freezer for 1 hour - just don't forget about it!
5
Meanwhile, make the Spiced Walnuts. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
6
Place the walnuts in a bowl. In a smaller bowl combine the granulated sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt and spices. In a third bowl, whisk the egg white and 2 teaspoons of whiskey together until frothy.
7
Pour the egg white mixture over the nuts. Toss until well coated. Then add the sugar mixture and toss.
8
Pour the walnuts onto the baking sheet. Try not to pour any of the extra liquid on the sheet. Separate them as best as possible and add only the nuts to the baking sheet. Bake for 20-25 minutes-stirring once. Then remove from the oven and allow them to cool completely.
9
Once the ice cream mixture is chilled, pour the mixture into an electric ice cream maker. NOW add 3 Tablespoons of whiskey and let it churn for 20-30 minutes to soft serve consistency.
10
At that point, add the spiced walnuts to the ice cream maker and churn in, or reserve them to serve on top!
11
Serve immediately or place in an air-tight container and freeze.
12
Preparation time: 20 minutes active time, 5 hours total
13
Cooking time: 30 minute(s) combined
14
Number of servings (yield): 12, 1.5 quarts

1971

kcal

Calories

157

Fat

101

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups Heavy Cream, 1 cup Milk, 1 whole Vanilla Bean, Split In Half With Seeds Scraped Out (or 1 Tablespoon Vanilla Bean Paste), 1 teaspoon Salt, Divided, and more.

Yes, Whiskey And Spiced Walnut Ice Cream falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep frozen in an airtight container for up to 1–2 months. Let it soften for a few minutes before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Whiskey And Spiced Walnut Ice Cream

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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