27 Apr Pecan Praline and Chocolate Chip Ice Cream
Ice cream is one of my best desserts for those sunny days. I made one of my favourite combinations: a vanilla base with caramelised pecans and dark chocolate chips. The bitterness of the chocolate goes well with the sweetness of the caramel.
This ice cream is an inspiration from a flavour I used to love back in Peru from an Ice Cream shop called “Laritza D”, and this particular flavour is named the same way, “Laritza”. Check it out here
I use my ice cream attachment for the final mixture for the recipe, but you can use an inverted bain-marie, putting your mix over another bowl with ice and beating with a hand mixer to destroy the ice crystals.
Ingredients:
- whole milk
- sugar
- vanilla
- salt
- egg yolks
- heavy cream
- sugar
- pecans
- water
- dark chocolate chip
The secret in this recipe is that you will know how to make a quick caramel in the microwave to caramelise any nuts or pan. It is perfect if you are worried about burning the caramel in a regular pan.
Frequently asked questions:
Yes, you can use other things to add to the ice cream base.
It is easier to do it with one, but you can use an inverted bain-marie with a bowl full of ice and put another bowl with the ice cream over and mix it up.
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Pecan Praline and Chocolate Chip Ice Cream
- Prep Time: 40 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 6 portion 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Refrigerate
- Cuisine: International
Description
Ice cream is one of my best desserts for those sunny days. I made one of my favourite combinations: a vanilla base with caramelised pecans and dark chocolate chips. The bitterness of the chocolate goes well with the sweetness of the caramel.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cup of whole milk
- 3/4 cup of sugar
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla
- 1/8 teaspoon of salt
- 3 egg yolks
- 2 cups of heavy cream
For the toppings:
- 1 cup of sugar
- 1/2 cup of pecans
- 3 tablespoons of water
- 1/2 cup of dark chocolate chip
Instructions
- To make the Pecan Praline: Add the sugar and water to a microwave-proof container. Mix well and clean the edges of any grain of sugar to prevent them from caramelising. Cook the mixture for 5 minutes in the microwave. Check the colour and add 30 seconds to each time. You have to do it carefully because it will turn to caramel in seconds. Add the pecans and pour them over a parchment paper. Let it cool down and cut it to the size you want into the ice cream.
- Mix in a saucepan the whole milk, sugar, vanilla and salt. You need to cook it until the sugar dissolve. Let it bring to simmer over medium heat while stirring the mixture.
- Meanwhile, beat the egg yolks in another bowl and add 1/3 of the warm milk to temper the mixture. Add the rest, mix well, pour over the saucepan, and cook it over medium heat. The mixture needs to cover the back of the spoon. Stir until it comes like a custard or reaches 175°F. Strain the mixture into a clean bowl. Add the heavy cream and refrigerate the mixture overnight.
- Pour the mixture into the ice cream maker and beat for 20 minutes. Add the pecans, praline and chocolate chips. Transfer to an airtight container and fridge for at least 4 hours.
Keywords: pecan praline and chocolate ice cream, how to make microwave praline
Hi! I’m Valeria (aka Val) the photographer and recipe developer behind Canguro Criollo. My passion for food began when I was little at my home when everything will revolve around food and now I discover this new creative outlet of food photography. I wish you can follow my journey discovering unique ways of preparing Peruvian food abroad and some other family-friendly foods.
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