BROWN SUGAR ICE CREAM WITH CAYENNE-SPICED WALNUTS

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Make the custard, toast the nuts, then let the ice cream machine do the rest.

Provided by Kristen Williams

Time 1h

Yield Makes about 6 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 cups whole milk
1 1/2 cups whipping cream
1 cup (packed) golden brown sugar
6 large egg yolks
Pinch of salt
1 cup walnut pieces (about 4 ounces)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Bring milk and cream to simmer in medium saucepan over medium heat. Whisk sugar, egg yolks, and salt in medium bowl until blended; gradually whisk in hot milk mixture. Return to saucepan. Stir over medium heat until custard coats spoon and temperature registers 170°F, about 4 minutes (do not boil). Transfer to wide shallow bowl and freeze to chill quickly, stirring occasionally, about 40 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, toss walnuts, oil, cayenne, and black pepper in medium bowl. Spread nuts on rimmed baking sheet. Toast nuts in oven until golden brown, stirring often, about 6 minutes.
  • Process custard in ice cream maker according to manufacturer's instructions, adding walnuts during last 5 minutes. Transfer to container; cover and freeze up to 3 days.

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