Banana Walnut Ice Cream Recipes

BANANA WALNUT ICE CREAM

Steps:

• Heat 2 1/2 cups of the half-and-half in a large saucepan over medium heat until small bubbles begin to form around the edges. Remove from heat and set aside.
• Mix the egg yolks and sugar in a large bowl until smooth. While stirring, slowly pour the half-and-half into the egg mixture. Transfer the mixture to the saucepan and heat again over medium heat until bubbles begin to form around the edges. Remove from heat and return to the bowl. Stir in the heavy whipping cream.
• Puree the bananas and 3/4 cup half-and-half in a blender until smooth. Add puree to bowl and mix well. Cover and refrigerate until cold, 3 to 4 hours.
• Pour mixture into cylinder of ice cream freezer. (Refrigerate any remaining mixture until ready to freeze.) Freeze according to the manufacturer's directions. Stir in the walnuts. Transfer to 1 quart containers and freeze overnight before serving.

BANANA-WALNUT ICE CREAM

Steps:

• Combine all the ingredients in a large container, such as a soup pot.
• Pour into the freezer can of a 1 1/2 gallon hand turned or electric ice cream freezer.
• Freeze according to the manufacturers directions.
• Let ripen 1 hour before serving.

BANANA NUT ICE CREAM

Steps:

• Combine the milk, half and half, eggs, sugar and salt in a medium saucepan.
• Cook and stir over low heat until mixture thickens slightly and coats the back of a spoon.
• Refrigerate until mixture is thoroughly chilled.
• Combine the cooled custard with the banana, vanilla and nutmeg in blender container, blending well.
• Add the pecan pieces and pour into freezer container.
• Freeze according to manufacturer's instructions.