Description
This homemade Nutella Swirl Ice Cream recipe combines a rich and creamy base with luscious ribbons of Nutella, delivering a delightful treat that's perfect for any ice cream lover. Made with a custard base of eggs, cream, and milk, then gently cooked and churned, this dessert offers a smooth texture with decadent hazelnut-chocolate swirls blended right in.
Ingredients
Ice Cream Base
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 5 large egg yolks
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Nutella Swirl
- 1 cup Nutella
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
Instructions
- Heat the Dairy Mixture: In a saucepan over medium-high heat, combine the heavy cream, whole milk, half of the sugar (1/4 cup), and salt. Heat the mixture until it barely reaches a simmer, then reduce the heat to medium to maintain temperature.
- Prepare Egg Yolk Mixture: While the dairy mixture is heating, whisk together the egg yolks and the remaining sugar (1/4 cup) in a separate bowl until the mixture is light and smooth.
- Temper the Eggs: Slowly whisk 1 cup of the hot cream mixture into the egg yolks to gently raise their temperature without scrambling them. Then add the tempered egg mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining cream mixture.
- Cook the Custard: Continue cooking over medium heat, stirring constantly. Use a candy thermometer to monitor the temperature until it reaches 175°F, and the custard thickens enough to coat the back of a spatula, leaving a clear line when you run your finger across it.
- Chill the Base: Remove the custard from heat and chill it completely. Once cooled, stir in the vanilla extract.
- Churn the Ice Cream: Pour the chilled custard into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Add Nutella Swirls: In the last 30 seconds of churning, add dollops of Nutella gradually, allowing it to mix in as ribbons. If the machine doesn't incorporate it well, stop churning and use a butter knife to swirl the Nutella into the ice cream manually.
- Freeze to Set: Transfer the churned ice cream to a container and freeze for at least 4 hours until solid and scoopable.
Notes
- Ensure you temper the eggs carefully to prevent curdling.
- Use a candy thermometer for accurate custard temperature.
- For best texture, chill the custard thoroughly before churning.
- Adjust Nutella quantity according to swirl preference.
- This ice cream is best consumed within one week for optimal freshness.
