Banana Ice Cream That Really Tastes Like Banana Recipes

Steps:

• In a large heavy saucepan, heat half-and-half to 175°; stir in sugar and salt until dissolved. Whisk a small amount of hot mixture into eggs. Return all to the pan, whisking constantly. Cook and stir over low heat until mixture reaches 160° and coats the back of a metal spoon. , Remove from the heat. Cool quickly by placing pan in a bowl of ice water; stir for 2 minutes. Stir in the whipping cream, milk and vanilla. Press plastic wrap onto surface of custard. Refrigerate for several hours or overnight., Stir in bananas. Fill cylinder of ice cream freezer two-thirds full; freeze according to manufacturer's directions. Refrigerate remaining mixture until ready to freeze. When ice cream is frozen, transfer to a freezer container; freeze for 2-4 hours before serving.

Steps:

• At least 6 hours or night before making ice cream, peel and cut the bananas into about thirds and freeze.
• Add whipping cream and milk in a pan cook over low heat for 15 minutes until fully heated and almost breaking bubbles.
• Mix the eggs and sugar in a bowl. Add 1 C of the hot milk mixture to the egg mixture and mix quickly. Add another 1 C of the hot milk mixture and again, mix completely.
• Combine the egg mixture into the pan containing remaining milk mixture. Stir thoroughly and simmer for about 3-5 minutes until slightly thickened.
• Remove from heat, stir in vanilla, and cover with saran wrap on the surface and place it in the refrigerator until it is completely chilled.
• Remove bananas from the freezer and using third of the bananas and third of the milk egg mixture into a blender and blend on high for several minutes until frothy. Repeat with the remaining bananas and the milk egg mixture.
• Put the mixture into the ice cream machine and follow the machine's instructions. I use Gelato Pro and it takes about 45-50 minutes churning.
• This makes about 2 quart ice cream.

Steps:

• Pop the banana chunks on a flat tray and cover well. Freeze for at least 1 hr, or until frozen through. When ready to eat throw the banana into a food processor and whizz until smooth with enough of the milk to achieve a creamy texture. Scoop into 4 bowls or glasses, then top with the sauce and nuts.