This unique dessert features homemade ice cream with crunchy bits of caramelized bacon, creating a delicious mix of sweet and salty flavors. It's the ultimate indulgence for bacon lovers and ice cream enthusiasts alike.
Ingredients
- 1 lb bacon
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp salt
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Lay the bacon strips on the baking sheet and sprinkle with brown sugar.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until crispy and caramelized, then let cool and chop into small pieces.
- In a saucepan, heat the heavy cream, milk, and granulated sugar over medium heat until the sugar is dissolved.
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and salt.
- Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
- 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 bacon candy.
- Transfer the ice cream to a container and freeze for at least 4 hours before serving.
- Enjoy your Pig Candy Ice Cream topped with additional bacon candy pieces.
