Banana Walnut Ice Cream

Break out your ice cream maker to whip up this banana walnut ice cream recipe featuring bananas and walnuts. It is unique and unlikely to be rivaled.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 658 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 cup walnuts
• 2 bananas
• 8 egg yolks, beaten
• 2.5 cups half-and-half
• 2.5 cups heavy whipping cream

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat 2 1/2 cups 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.

Step 2

Beat egg yolks and sugar together in a large bowl until smooth. Slowly stir in warmed half-and-half, stirring constantly. Transfer egg yolk mixture to the same saucepan; heat over medium heat until bubbles begin to form around the edges. Transfer to the same bowl; stir in heavy cream.

Step 3

Combine bananas and remaining 3/4 cup half-and-half in a blender; blend until smooth. Transfer banana purée to the cream mixture; mix well. Cover and refrigerate until cold, 3 to 4 hours.

Step 4

Pour mixture into an ice cream maker and freeze according to manufacturer's instructions. (Refrigerate any remaining mixture until ready to freeze.) Stir in walnuts. Transfer to 1 quart containers and freeze before serving, 8 hours to overnight.