Ice Cream
Is there any dessert more perfect for summer than homemade Ice Cream? I doubt it.
To that end, here are six ice cream recipes to help you through the day, including Coca Cola Soft Serve Ice Cream, Easy Vegan Peanut Butter Ice Cream, and Vanilla Bean Ice Cream. Enjoy!
CLASSIC BANANA SPLIT
This is from Melissa Clark at The New York Times cooking enewsletter. For this recipe, Melissa wrote, "The key to a great banana split is a combination of textures and temperatures. There’s the velvety cold ice cream, the pleasingly sticky hot fudge and the crunchy wet walnuts (here, made with maple syrup and honey), all nestled in a sliced ripe banana and topped with whipped cream. You can use any ice cream flavors you like: classics like chocolate, vanilla or strawberry, or get creative with your favorite varieties — maybe even a scoop or two of fruity sorbet. Naturally, banana splits are meant to be split between two (or three) people, so find some friends to share the sweetness."
Total Time: 30 minutes; Yield: 4 to 6 servings
This was featured in "The Best Summer Desserts Are the Classics," and can be viewed online at https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1024310-classic-banana-split. While you're at it, if you haven't already signed up for The New York Times cooking enewsletter, I highly recommend doing so. Great recipes, guides, and more.
Ingredients
For the Walnuts
1 cup walnut halves
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup honey
Pinch of fine sea salt
For the Hot Fudge Sauce
2/3 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
3 tablespoons honey
1-1/2 tablespoons Dutch-process cocoa powder
Pinch of fine sea salt
3-1/2 ounces bittersweet chocolate
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, cubed
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, or 1/2 tablespoon brandy or rum
For Assembly
2 bananas, halved lengthwise and peeled
2 pints ice cream, any flavors
Whipped cream, for serving
Cherries, for garnish (optional)
Preparation
Prepare the walnuts: Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Spread walnut halves evenly on a baking sheet and bake for 8 to 12 minutes, or until nuts smell toasted and are slightly darker in color. Transfer to a rack to cool.
In a medium bowl, whisk together maple syrup, honey and salt. Add nuts (it’s OK if they are still hot) and stir to combine.
Prepare the fudge: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, bring the cream, sugar, honey, cocoa and salt to a simmer, whisking until the sugar dissolves and the mixture thickens slightly, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the chocolate and let cook until the chocolate melts, about 2 minutes. Stir in butter and vanilla (or liquor). Let cool slightly. Serve warm, not piping hot. If the fudge sauce begins to separate, vigorously whisk in 1 tablespoon hot water. Fudge sauce can be made up to 2 weeks ahead and stored in the fridge. Gently reheat before serving.
Line a banana split bowl or other bowl with the banana halves. Top with scoops of ice cream, hot fudge and walnut sauce. Cover with whipped cream. Top with a cherry, if you like. Serve immediately.
EASY VEGAN PEANUT BUTTER-MAPLE ICE CREAM
This is from Melissa Clark in The New York Times cooking enewsletter. Melissa wrote, "With a flavor like the inside of a peanut butter cup and a plush, velvety texture, this four-ingredient ice cream is one of the easiest, most satisfying dairy-free recipes of its kind. The key is to use unsweetened oat creamer as the base. Not only does it have a neutral flavor and thick texture, but its starches also help keep iciness at bay. Simmering the maple syrup to eliminate excess water is another trick to enhance creaminess, and the concentrated maple flavor is delightful. A topping of chocolate shavings or sprinkles is optional, but really drives home the peanut butter cup comparison."
Yield: About 3-1/2 cups; Time: 20 minutes, plus 4 hours' freezing
This was featured in "Four-Ingredient Peanut Butter Ice Cream, Without a Machine", and can be viewed online at https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1023276-easy-vegan-peanut-butter-maple-ice-cream.
While you're at it, check out Melissa Clark's wondeful guide, "How to Make Ice Cream". It's well worth your time.
Ingredients
3/4 cup pure maple syrup
2 cups unsweetened oat creamer
1 cup smooth creamy peanut butter (preferably not natural peanut butter, which can be gritty; see Tip)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Chocolate shavings or sprinkles, for serving (optional)
Preparation
In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, simmer maple syrup, stirring occasionally, until the mixture reduces by a third, 8 to 12 minutes. Remove from heat and let syrup cool completely, stirring it occasionally as it cools. You should have about 1/2 cup.
Place syrup, creamer, peanut butter, vanilla and salt in a blender or food processor (or use an immersion blender), and blend until smooth, 30 seconds to 2 minutes. Pour ice cream into a loaf pan.
Cover and place in the freezer to harden overnight or for at least 4 to 6 hours. Remove pan from the freezer at least 10 minutes before scooping and serving, topped with chocolate shavings or sprinkles, if you like.
Tip
You can substitute other nut butters (almond, cashew, hazelnut) for the peanut butter. Just make sure to choose ones without added sugar or it may end up too sweet.
CHOCOLATE TOFU ICE CREAM
This recipe is from the August 2000 issue of Vegetarian Times. It starts off, “You’d never guess that this rich, dence fudgy ice cream contains considerably less fat that the classic version.” Makes 5 cups.
Ingredients
1 lb. soft tofu, drained
1 cup sugar
1 cup plain soy milk
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 Tbs. vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Directions
In blender, puree all ingredients in 2 equal batches until very smooth.
Pour mixture into ice cream maker and freeze according to manufacturer’s directions. Serve right away or transfer to airtight container and freeze up to 3 days.
STRAWBERRY SWIRL ICE CREAM
This is from the Vegetarian Times website (from June 4, 2008), and begins, “Thanks to the chilling effect of frozen strawberries, this recipe freezes faster than other homemade ice creams. The strawberry jam makes a beautiful swirl of sweetness, but you can leave it out if you prefer.”
Makes 6 servings.
To view this online, click here.
Ingredients
1 10-oz. bag frozen strawberries
6 oz. silken tofu, drained
1/2 cup plain soy creamer
1/2 cup agave nectar or maple syrup
1 Tbs. vanilla extract
1 Tbs. lemon zest
1/4 cup all-fruit strawberry jam
Preparation
Purée strawberries and tofu in blender or food processor until smooth. Add soy creamer, agave nectar, vanilla, and lemon zest; purée until smooth.
Freeze in ice cream maker according to manufacturer’s directions. When ice cream is ready, swirl in strawberry jam while machine paddles are still going, then serve, or transfer to tub to freeze.
Nutrition Information: Calories: 169; Carbohydrate Content: 34 g; Fat Content: 2 g; Fiber Content: 1 g; Protein Content: 2 g; Sodium Content: 20 mg; Sugar Content: 30 g
COCA-COLA SOFT SERVE ICE CREAM
This comes from one of my favorite emailing lists, the kitchn. I can't say enough about it or its sibling site, Apartment Therapy. To find this recipe online, click here. Makes approximately 1 quart
Ingredients
Coca-Cola Soft Serve with Peanut Brittle Crunch
For the ice cream:
3 cups Coca-Cola Classic (two 12-ounce cans)
1 (0.25 ounce) envelope unflavored gelatin
2 tablespoons cold water
1 tablespoon corn starch
1 cup whole milk
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup evaporated milk
2/3 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons corn syrup
For the peanut brittle:
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons water
1 cup dry-roasted peanuts
Kosher salt, to taste
Directions
For the ice cream, pour the Coca-Cola into a large, flat-sided skillet and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Continue boiling until the soda is reduced to approximately 1 cup, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
In a small bowl, sprinkle the gelatin powder over the water and set aside. In another small bowl, combine the cornstarch with a few tablespoons of milk and whisk until smooth.
Combine remaining milk, cream, evaporated milk, and sugar in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Whisk in the corn starch slurry and return to a boil, stirring constantly. Allow the mixture to boil for 1 minute, then remove from the heat. Add the Coca-Cola reduction and moistened gelatin, and whisk until the gelatin is completely combined.
Transfer the ice cream base to a gallon-sized plastic zipper bag. Press out the air and place in a large bowl filled with ice water until cold, about 30 minutes. (The mixture can also be transferred to an airtight container and held in the refrigerator for up to two days.) Pour the ice cream base into an ice cream maker and churn according to instructions. It can be served immediately or transferred to a freezer-safe container and chilled until firm.
When ready to make the peanut brittle, line a baking sheet with a silicon mat or parchment and set near the stove. Combine the sugar and water in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, swirling the pan occasionally to help dissolve the sugar. Do not stir. Continue cooking until the sugar begins to turn a golden amber shade, about 10 minutes. Remove the pan from heat and stir in the peanuts. Pour the nuts out to the baking sheet. Let the peanuts cool completely before breaking into pieces.
To serve ice cream so that it resembles swirled soft serve, transfer it to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip. Freeze the bag in 15 to 30 minute increments until the ice cream is firm, as needed. Squeeze and pipe the ice cream in a circular motion into a bowl or cone.
Top the ice cream with a piece of peanut brittle before serving. For extra Coca-Cola flavor, pour soda over the top for a "double Coke float."
VANILLA BEAN ICE CREAM
This is from Silk. Makes 8 servings. Total Time: 45 minutes + processing.
To view this online, click here.
Ingredients
2 cups Silk Original or Vanilla Soy, Almond or Coconutmilk
2 cups Silk Original or French Vanilla Creamer
1/2 cup honey, agave or sugar
1 vanilla bean
2 Tbsp arrowroot or cornstarch
Special tools: ice cream maker
Directions
Place Silk and Silk Creamer in a medium saucepan and whisk in honey, agave or sugar.
Slice vanilla bean in half lengthwise, and use the tip of a knife to scrape the seeds from the bean into the saucepan. Add bean pod as well.
Bring mixture to a simmer over medium heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
Remove from heat and remove about 1/4 cup from the pan and whisk it together with the arrowroot in a small bowl. Whisk the arrowroot mixture back into the pan, cover and let the mixture infuse for 20 minutes.
Cool completely and process in an ice cream maker according to manufacturer’s instructions.
Note: If you don’t have a vanilla bean, add 2 tsp vanilla extract when removing mixture from heat. You may also add fresh fruit or any other flavorings you desire.
To that end, here are six ice cream recipes to help you through the day, including Coca Cola Soft Serve Ice Cream, Easy Vegan Peanut Butter Ice Cream, and Vanilla Bean Ice Cream. Enjoy!
CLASSIC BANANA SPLIT
This is from Melissa Clark at The New York Times cooking enewsletter. For this recipe, Melissa wrote, "The key to a great banana split is a combination of textures and temperatures. There’s the velvety cold ice cream, the pleasingly sticky hot fudge and the crunchy wet walnuts (here, made with maple syrup and honey), all nestled in a sliced ripe banana and topped with whipped cream. You can use any ice cream flavors you like: classics like chocolate, vanilla or strawberry, or get creative with your favorite varieties — maybe even a scoop or two of fruity sorbet. Naturally, banana splits are meant to be split between two (or three) people, so find some friends to share the sweetness."
Total Time: 30 minutes; Yield: 4 to 6 servings
This was featured in "The Best Summer Desserts Are the Classics," and can be viewed online at https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1024310-classic-banana-split. While you're at it, if you haven't already signed up for The New York Times cooking enewsletter, I highly recommend doing so. Great recipes, guides, and more.
Ingredients
For the Walnuts
1 cup walnut halves
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup honey
Pinch of fine sea salt
For the Hot Fudge Sauce
2/3 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
3 tablespoons honey
1-1/2 tablespoons Dutch-process cocoa powder
Pinch of fine sea salt
3-1/2 ounces bittersweet chocolate
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, cubed
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, or 1/2 tablespoon brandy or rum
For Assembly
2 bananas, halved lengthwise and peeled
2 pints ice cream, any flavors
Whipped cream, for serving
Cherries, for garnish (optional)
Preparation
Prepare the walnuts: Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Spread walnut halves evenly on a baking sheet and bake for 8 to 12 minutes, or until nuts smell toasted and are slightly darker in color. Transfer to a rack to cool.
In a medium bowl, whisk together maple syrup, honey and salt. Add nuts (it’s OK if they are still hot) and stir to combine.
Prepare the fudge: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, bring the cream, sugar, honey, cocoa and salt to a simmer, whisking until the sugar dissolves and the mixture thickens slightly, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the chocolate and let cook until the chocolate melts, about 2 minutes. Stir in butter and vanilla (or liquor). Let cool slightly. Serve warm, not piping hot. If the fudge sauce begins to separate, vigorously whisk in 1 tablespoon hot water. Fudge sauce can be made up to 2 weeks ahead and stored in the fridge. Gently reheat before serving.
Line a banana split bowl or other bowl with the banana halves. Top with scoops of ice cream, hot fudge and walnut sauce. Cover with whipped cream. Top with a cherry, if you like. Serve immediately.
EASY VEGAN PEANUT BUTTER-MAPLE ICE CREAM
This is from Melissa Clark in The New York Times cooking enewsletter. Melissa wrote, "With a flavor like the inside of a peanut butter cup and a plush, velvety texture, this four-ingredient ice cream is one of the easiest, most satisfying dairy-free recipes of its kind. The key is to use unsweetened oat creamer as the base. Not only does it have a neutral flavor and thick texture, but its starches also help keep iciness at bay. Simmering the maple syrup to eliminate excess water is another trick to enhance creaminess, and the concentrated maple flavor is delightful. A topping of chocolate shavings or sprinkles is optional, but really drives home the peanut butter cup comparison."
Yield: About 3-1/2 cups; Time: 20 minutes, plus 4 hours' freezing
This was featured in "Four-Ingredient Peanut Butter Ice Cream, Without a Machine", and can be viewed online at https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1023276-easy-vegan-peanut-butter-maple-ice-cream.
While you're at it, check out Melissa Clark's wondeful guide, "How to Make Ice Cream". It's well worth your time.
Ingredients
3/4 cup pure maple syrup
2 cups unsweetened oat creamer
1 cup smooth creamy peanut butter (preferably not natural peanut butter, which can be gritty; see Tip)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Chocolate shavings or sprinkles, for serving (optional)
Preparation
In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, simmer maple syrup, stirring occasionally, until the mixture reduces by a third, 8 to 12 minutes. Remove from heat and let syrup cool completely, stirring it occasionally as it cools. You should have about 1/2 cup.
Place syrup, creamer, peanut butter, vanilla and salt in a blender or food processor (or use an immersion blender), and blend until smooth, 30 seconds to 2 minutes. Pour ice cream into a loaf pan.
Cover and place in the freezer to harden overnight or for at least 4 to 6 hours. Remove pan from the freezer at least 10 minutes before scooping and serving, topped with chocolate shavings or sprinkles, if you like.
Tip
You can substitute other nut butters (almond, cashew, hazelnut) for the peanut butter. Just make sure to choose ones without added sugar or it may end up too sweet.
CHOCOLATE TOFU ICE CREAM
This recipe is from the August 2000 issue of Vegetarian Times. It starts off, “You’d never guess that this rich, dence fudgy ice cream contains considerably less fat that the classic version.” Makes 5 cups.
Ingredients
1 lb. soft tofu, drained
1 cup sugar
1 cup plain soy milk
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 Tbs. vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Directions
In blender, puree all ingredients in 2 equal batches until very smooth.
Pour mixture into ice cream maker and freeze according to manufacturer’s directions. Serve right away or transfer to airtight container and freeze up to 3 days.
STRAWBERRY SWIRL ICE CREAM
This is from the Vegetarian Times website (from June 4, 2008), and begins, “Thanks to the chilling effect of frozen strawberries, this recipe freezes faster than other homemade ice creams. The strawberry jam makes a beautiful swirl of sweetness, but you can leave it out if you prefer.”
Makes 6 servings.
To view this online, click here.
Ingredients
1 10-oz. bag frozen strawberries
6 oz. silken tofu, drained
1/2 cup plain soy creamer
1/2 cup agave nectar or maple syrup
1 Tbs. vanilla extract
1 Tbs. lemon zest
1/4 cup all-fruit strawberry jam
Preparation
Purée strawberries and tofu in blender or food processor until smooth. Add soy creamer, agave nectar, vanilla, and lemon zest; purée until smooth.
Freeze in ice cream maker according to manufacturer’s directions. When ice cream is ready, swirl in strawberry jam while machine paddles are still going, then serve, or transfer to tub to freeze.
Nutrition Information: Calories: 169; Carbohydrate Content: 34 g; Fat Content: 2 g; Fiber Content: 1 g; Protein Content: 2 g; Sodium Content: 20 mg; Sugar Content: 30 g
COCA-COLA SOFT SERVE ICE CREAM
This comes from one of my favorite emailing lists, the kitchn. I can't say enough about it or its sibling site, Apartment Therapy. To find this recipe online, click here. Makes approximately 1 quart
Ingredients
Coca-Cola Soft Serve with Peanut Brittle Crunch
For the ice cream:
3 cups Coca-Cola Classic (two 12-ounce cans)
1 (0.25 ounce) envelope unflavored gelatin
2 tablespoons cold water
1 tablespoon corn starch
1 cup whole milk
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup evaporated milk
2/3 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons corn syrup
For the peanut brittle:
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons water
1 cup dry-roasted peanuts
Kosher salt, to taste
Directions
For the ice cream, pour the Coca-Cola into a large, flat-sided skillet and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Continue boiling until the soda is reduced to approximately 1 cup, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
In a small bowl, sprinkle the gelatin powder over the water and set aside. In another small bowl, combine the cornstarch with a few tablespoons of milk and whisk until smooth.
Combine remaining milk, cream, evaporated milk, and sugar in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Whisk in the corn starch slurry and return to a boil, stirring constantly. Allow the mixture to boil for 1 minute, then remove from the heat. Add the Coca-Cola reduction and moistened gelatin, and whisk until the gelatin is completely combined.
Transfer the ice cream base to a gallon-sized plastic zipper bag. Press out the air and place in a large bowl filled with ice water until cold, about 30 minutes. (The mixture can also be transferred to an airtight container and held in the refrigerator for up to two days.) Pour the ice cream base into an ice cream maker and churn according to instructions. It can be served immediately or transferred to a freezer-safe container and chilled until firm.
When ready to make the peanut brittle, line a baking sheet with a silicon mat or parchment and set near the stove. Combine the sugar and water in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, swirling the pan occasionally to help dissolve the sugar. Do not stir. Continue cooking until the sugar begins to turn a golden amber shade, about 10 minutes. Remove the pan from heat and stir in the peanuts. Pour the nuts out to the baking sheet. Let the peanuts cool completely before breaking into pieces.
To serve ice cream so that it resembles swirled soft serve, transfer it to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip. Freeze the bag in 15 to 30 minute increments until the ice cream is firm, as needed. Squeeze and pipe the ice cream in a circular motion into a bowl or cone.
Top the ice cream with a piece of peanut brittle before serving. For extra Coca-Cola flavor, pour soda over the top for a "double Coke float."
VANILLA BEAN ICE CREAM
This is from Silk. Makes 8 servings. Total Time: 45 minutes + processing.
To view this online, click here.
Ingredients
2 cups Silk Original or Vanilla Soy, Almond or Coconutmilk
2 cups Silk Original or French Vanilla Creamer
1/2 cup honey, agave or sugar
1 vanilla bean
2 Tbsp arrowroot or cornstarch
Special tools: ice cream maker
Directions
Place Silk and Silk Creamer in a medium saucepan and whisk in honey, agave or sugar.
Slice vanilla bean in half lengthwise, and use the tip of a knife to scrape the seeds from the bean into the saucepan. Add bean pod as well.
Bring mixture to a simmer over medium heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
Remove from heat and remove about 1/4 cup from the pan and whisk it together with the arrowroot in a small bowl. Whisk the arrowroot mixture back into the pan, cover and let the mixture infuse for 20 minutes.
Cool completely and process in an ice cream maker according to manufacturer’s instructions.
Note: If you don’t have a vanilla bean, add 2 tsp vanilla extract when removing mixture from heat. You may also add fresh fruit or any other flavorings you desire.
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