WHAT-A-NUT BRITTLE ICE CREAM

What-a-Nut Brittle Ice Cream image

Just when you think you've tried kind of ice cream there is, think again! My innovative creation was inspired by my love of nuts and brittle. The crunch of the brittle combined with the creamy goodness of home-made ice cream is the perfect balance of sweet-and-salty decadence. -Hannah Wolters, Culleoka, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 1-1/4 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 cup whole milk
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 egg, lightly beaten
2/3 cup creamy peanut butter
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup vanilla yogurt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup chopped mixed nuts
1/2 cup crushed peanut brittle

Steps:

In a large heavy saucepan, heat the milk, brown sugar and salt until bubbles form around sides of pan. Whisk a small amount of hot mixture into the egg. Return all to the pan, whisking constantly., Cook and stir over low heat until mixture is thickened and coats the back of a spoon. Remove from the heat; whisk in peanut butter. Quickly transfer to a bowl; place in ice water and stir for 2 minutes. Stir in the cream, yogurt and vanilla. Press waxed paper onto surface of custard. Refrigerate for several hours or overnight., Fill cylinder of ice cream freezer two-thirds full; freeze according to the manufacturer's directions, adding nuts and brittle during churning. , When ice cream is frozen, transfer to a freezer container; freeze for 2-4 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 415 calories, Fat 32g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 89mg cholesterol, Sodium 329mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 9g protein.