BROWN SUGAR ICE CREAM WITH CAYENNE-SPICED WALNUTS

Brown Sugar Ice Cream with Cayenne-Spiced Walnuts image

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.