Buttered Black Walnut Ice Cream

Indulge in the rich, nutty decadence of Buttered Black Walnut Ice Cream—a luxurious homemade treat that blends creamy custard with the bold, earthy flavors of toasted black walnuts and golden brown butter. This small-batch recipe uses real ingredients like heavy cream, egg yolks, and a touch of vanilla to create a velvety base, while the buttered black walnuts add an irresistible crunch and depth of flavor. Each spoonful offers a harmonious balance of sweet and savory, perfect for whisking you away to a gourmet dessert experience. With its simple preparation process and wholesome ingredients, this elevated ice cream is ideal for special occasions or a cozy night in. Serve it in a cone, alongside a slice of pie, or simply enjoy its luxurious flavor on its own!

Nutriscore Rating: 46/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 cups Heavy cream
• 1 cup Whole milk
• 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
• 4 Egg yolks
• 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 0.67 cup Black walnuts
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.125 teaspoon Salt

Directions

Step 1

Toast the black walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan, combine the heavy cream, milk, and salt. Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until it begins to steam but does not boil.

Step 3

In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and sugar until the mixture is pale and thick.

Step 4

Slowly pour about 1 cup of the hot cream mixture into the egg yolk mixture, whisking constantly to temper the eggs.

Step 5

Pour the tempered egg mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining cream mixture. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens slightly and coats the back of a spoon (around 170°F, but do not let it boil).

Step 6

Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.

Step 7

In a small skillet, melt the butter over low heat until it begins to turn golden and smell nutty, about 2-3 minutes. Stir the toasted black walnuts into the browned butter and cook for another minute.

Step 8

Stir the buttered walnuts into the custard mixture. Allow the custard to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate it for at least 4 hours or overnight to chill completely.

Step 9

Once chilled, churn the custard in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Step 10

Transfer the churned ice cream to an airtight container and freeze for at least 2 hours to firm up before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1050.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3219.9

Total Fat 254.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 125.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
Cholesterol 1309.3mg	0%
Sodium 585.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 173.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.5g	0%
Total Sugars 165.6g
Protein 37.7g	0%

Vitamin D 180.6IU	0%
Calcium 470.7mg	0%
Iron 4.0mg	0%
Potassium 790mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 73.0%

Protein: 4.8%

Carbs: 22.2%