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Close-up of three scoops of Maple Brown Butter Walnut Ice Cream topped with whole and crushed walnuts in a white bowl.

Maple Brown Butter Walnut Ice Cream

  • Author: ferecipe.com
  • Total Time: 4 hr 35 min
  • Yield: About 1 quart 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A recipe for homemade ice cream featuring the rich flavor of brown butter, sweet maple syrup, and crunchy walnuts.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 4 large egg yolks
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup walnuts, toasted and chopped

Instructions

  1. Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the butter foams, then brown bits form at the bottom and it smells nutty. Remove from heat immediately and pour the brown butter (including the browned bits) into a bowl. Set aside.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine the heavy cream, milk, and salt. Heat over medium heat until steaming, but do not boil. Remove from heat.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks and sugar until pale and thick.
  4. Slowly temper the egg mixture by whisking about 1 cup of the hot cream mixture into the yolks. Then, pour the tempered egg mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining cream mixture.
  5. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, until the custard thickens enough to coat the back of the spoon (reaching 170°F). Do not let it boil.
  6. Remove the custard from the heat. Stir in the vanilla extract and the reserved brown butter.
  7. Chill the custard base completely in the refrigerator, covered, for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight.
  8. Churn the chilled custard base in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
  9. During the last minute of churning, add the toasted, chopped walnuts.
  10. Transfer the soft ice cream to an airtight container and freeze for at least 4 hours to firm up before serving.

Notes

  • To toast walnuts, spread them on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F for 5-8 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning.
  • For a smoother texture, strain the custard base through a fine-mesh sieve after adding the brown butter, before chilling.
  • Prep Time: 20 min
  • Cook Time: 15 min
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Churning
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/2 cup
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 25
  • Sodium: 45
  • Fat: 25
  • Saturated Fat: 14
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11
  • Trans Fat: 0.5
  • Carbohydrates: 28
  • Fiber: 1
  • Protein: 5
  • Cholesterol: 90

Keywords: maple, brown butter, walnut, ice cream, homemade, custard base, dessert

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