Indulge in the creamy and nutty flavors of homemade almond delight ice cream. This easy-to-make recipe will satisfy your sweet tooth and impress your guests. Perfect for a hot summer day or as a special dessert treat.
Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp almond extract
- 1/2 cup chopped almonds
- 1/4 cup almond butter
Directions
- In a medium saucepan, heat the heavy cream, milk, and sugar over medium heat until the sugar dissolves.
- Remove from heat and stir in the almond extract.
- Transfer the mixture to a bowl and chill in the refrigerator for 2-3 hours.
- Once chilled, pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- During the last few minutes of churning, add in the chopped almonds and almond butter.
- Transfer the churned ice cream to a container and freeze for at least 4 hours before serving.
Interesting Facts
Almonds are a good source of healthy fats and vitamin E.
Homemade ice cream allows you to control the ingredients and tailor the flavors to your liking.