Best Banana Walnut Ice Cream Recipes

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, HONEY AND WALNUT ICE CREAM

Steps:

• Combine milk and honey in medium saucepan.
• Bring almost to simmer, stirring occasionally.
• Beat yolks until pale yellow.
• Gradually beat in hot milk.
• Set bowl into a larger bowl filled with ice (or cover with plastic wrap directly on the surface of the custard and chill overnight).
• Cool custard completely, stirring occasionally.
• Fold in whipped cream and bananas.
• Process according to ice cream maker’s manufacturer’s instructions, until half set.
• Add walnuts and process until set.
• Let ripen in freezer several hours before serving.

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.