I finally braved myself and made homemade ice cream! This Hazelnut Ice Cream turned out so delicious, I doubt that I’ll be buying much ice cream anymore.
I’ve been circling the idea of making my own ice cream for the longest time. Not to even mention that my husband and son asks for it all the time. The hints aren’t so subtle either…
Hubby would walk up to the freezer, open the door and say: “Hmmm, still no ice cream?”
Me: “No, no ice cream, why don’t you buy some if you want it so bad?”
Him: “Nah, can’t you make some? You can make anything!”
(Yes, it is his way of sucking up.)
Honestly, I was always under impression that I had to have ice cream machine in order to make ice cream. I thought so until my dear friend Dorothy from Crazy for Crust share a collection of homemade ice cream recipes that didn’t require a machine! Now, the ice cream was calling my name!
I’ve read a few recipes for making ice cream and it seems to have the same basic steps and so easy. I had some of my favorite International Delight creamer in the fridge, that I wasn’t using fast enough. I happened to get the big bottle and there is only so much I can put in my coffee.
I already shared my idea for using Almond Joy (my absolute favorite) ID when I shared my Almond Joy Cheesecake. Today, I’m sharing the Homemade Hazelnut Ice Cream using Hazelnut ID (my close-second favorite.) You should share your ID at “What’s Your ID” website!
I can’t oversell this ice cream, using the rich Hazelnut International Delight creamer, enough! It may have been a sugar free creamer but the flavor was full and rich. The hazelnut clearly stood out and it was so smooth!
Homemade Hazelnut Ice Cream
Ingredients
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup Hazelnut creamer
- 12 oz sweetened condensed milk
- Toasted chopped hazelnuts for topping
Instructions
- Place your metal bowl from the electric mixer and the whisk attachment (or a regular metal bowl and the beaters) in the freezer for 10-15 minutes.
- Make sure that the heavy whipping cream and creamer are both cold, straight from the fridge.
- Add the heavy whipping cream and hazelnut creamer into the cold mixing bowl. Starting at low speed, start whisking, gradually raise to speed to high. Beat until stiff peaks appear (don't walk away far so you don't over-mix.)
- Using a rubber spatula, very slowly pour in the sweetened condensed milk while folding the whipped mixture. Keep folding, carefully, the condensed milk into the whipped mixture, making figure 8, just until there are no more streaks and the mixture is smooth.
- Carefully, transfer the mixture into a large, airtight container. (I used a large, airtight tupperware and sealed it with saran wrap, just in case.)
- Freeze for at least 5-6 hours, depending on the container.
- Top off with some chopped hazelnuts when serving!
Nutrition
LyubaB says
Hi Dolly,
You can try using 3 or 4 tablespoons of unsweetened coco powder I haven’t tried it but I think that would work. Let me know how it turns out. 🙂
Dolly says
Omg! I made this the other day and it was sooo delicious! If I wanted to make a chocolate version what would you recommend?
Zainab @ Blahnik Baker says
You had me at no machine!! What a wonderful flavor combination!! Love hazelnut and I am sure I will love this too. I like your photos very much 🙂
nancy says
Excited to be featuring your frozen treat! Check it out: http://www.dosmallthingswithlove.com/2013/07/35-homemade-frozen-treats.html. AND, come link up NECKLACE PENDANTS, which we will be featuring next week: http://www.dosmallthingswithlove.com/2013/07/happy-hour-friday-75.html
Ashley says
This looks so yummy! I would love it if you would come and link this up at my link party
Dandelion Wishes Wednesday. I’m also pinning this 🙂
Barbara says
Looks so yummy! Love how you added the Flavor! thanks for sharing at Sugar & Slice Linky party!
lyuba says
Thank you so much, Barbara!
Parrish (Life With The Crust Cut Off) says
This looks amazing!!! We would love it if you would link up at our We Scream For Ice Cream linky party/giveaway:
http://www.lifewiththecrustcutoff.com/we-scream-for-ice-cream-linky-party/
Live the whole month of July.
Hosted by:
http://www.lifewiththecrustcutoff.com/ Parrish @ Life with the Crust Cut Off
http://thissillygirlslife.com/ Dana @ This Silly Girl’s Life
We hope to see you there!
lyuba says
Thank you so much Parrish!