BANANA WALNUT ICE CREAM

Banana Walnut Ice Cream image

This delicious and unique flavor ice cream is perfect for summer.

Provided by franklint99

Categories Desserts Nut Dessert Recipes Walnut Dessert Recipes

Time 12h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 ½ cups half-and-half
8 egg yolks, beaten
1 cup white sugar
2 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
2 bananas
¾ cup half-and-half
1 cup walnuts

Steps:

Heat 2 1/2 cups of the half-and-half in a large saucepan over medium heat until small bubbles begin to form around the edges. Remove from heat and set aside.
Mix the egg yolks and sugar in a large bowl until smooth. While stirring, slowly pour the half-and-half into the egg mixture. Transfer the mixture to the saucepan and heat again over medium heat until bubbles begin to form around the edges. Remove from heat and return to the bowl. Stir in the heavy whipping cream.
Puree the bananas and 3/4 cup half-and-half in a blender until smooth. Add puree to bowl and mix well. Cover and refrigerate until cold, 3 to 4 hours.
Pour mixture into cylinder of ice cream freezer. (Refrigerate any remaining mixture until ready to freeze.) Freeze according to the manufacturer's directions. Stir in the walnuts. Transfer to 1 quart containers and freeze overnight before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 658.1 calories, Carbohydrate 40.7 g, Cholesterol 343.1 mg, Fat 53.1 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 9.7 g, SaturatedFat 26.7 g, Sodium 77.1 mg, Sugar 29.3 g