Banana Pudding Ice Cream with Crunchy Nuts
Savor a scoop of summer with this creamy and delicious banana pudding ice cream topped with crunchy nuts! A refreshing treat thats as fun to make as it is to eat!
Ingredients:
– 1 cup whole milk
– 1 cup heavy cream
– 3 ripe bananas
– 3/4 cup sugar
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 1 cup crushed vanilla wafers
– Optional: 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
Instructions:
1. Begin by peeling the ripe bananas and placing them in a blender. Add the heavy cream, whole milk, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt. Blend the mixture until it is silky smooth and well combined.
2. Once blended, pour the mixture into a bowl. Stir in the crushed vanilla wafers for that classic pudding texture and add the chopped nuts if youre looking for a delightful crunch.
3. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate it for about 30 minutes. Chilling the mix helps enhance the flavors and prepares it for churning.
4. Bring out your ice cream maker! Pour the chilled banana mixture into the machine and churn according to the manufacturers instructions. Aim for a soft-serve consistencythis should take about 20-25 minutes, depending on your ice cream maker.
5. After churning, transfer the ice cream to a suitable container with a lid. Place it in the freezer and allow it to freeze for at least 4 hours or until its firm enough for scooping.
6. Serve your delectable banana pudding ice cream in bowls, perhaps topping it off with extra crushed vanilla wafers or nuts for added texture. Grab a spoon, and enjoy this delightful treat that is sure to brighten your day!
Nutritional Information:
One serving 1/2 cup of banana pudding ice cream contains approximately 250 calories, 15g fat, 25g carbohydrates, 2g protein, and 100mg sodium.
Time: Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 25 minutes Chilling time: 30 minutes Freezing time: 4 hours