Nutella Ice Cream Recipes

Steps:

• 1. Whisk eggs in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy, 2 minutes.
• 2. Whisk in the sugar, a little at a time, then continue whisking until completely blended, 1 minute more.
• 3. Add the Nutella and whisk to blend.
• 4. Pour in the heavy cream and milk a little at a time and whisk to blend.
• 5. Transfer the mixture to an ice cream maker and freeze following the manufacturer's instructions.
• 6. After the ice cream stiffens (about 2 minutes before it is done), add the hazelnuts, then continue freezing until the ice cream is ready.
• 7. Transfer the ice cream mixture into a container with a lid and place in the freezer for at least 8 hours or until firm.
• 8. Tip: This ice cream is better when it is firm rather than in soft serve form because the creaminess is more defined. I usually wash an empty ice cream container to put the finished product in and it works great!
• 9. Enjoy!
• 10. TRY THIS METHOD FOR AN EVEN CREAMIER EXPERIENCE: I made the Homemade Nutella Ice Cream the other day, only this time I cooked the eggs to see how it would turn out. I beat the eggs and sugar together and then added the milk. I cooked it, while whisking, until it got to scald temperature. At this point I noticed it was thickening up like a custard so I took it off the heat and set it aside. I then put the Nutella in a bowl and while slowly adding half of the cream, I blended it until smooth. Then I added the remaining cream to the custard which helped to cool it down so that I could combine together the custard mixture with the Nutella mixture. At this point it was ready for the ice cream freezer and I followed the above directions. When the ice cream was finished, I placed it in my refrigerator's freezer until firm. I was amazed that the ice cream was even creamier by following this method but whichever one you choose to use will turn out fantastic!
• 11. Per some member's concerns about using eggs or not, I made the ice cream without them. I was not impressed to say the least so I took a picture of the eggless ice cream so everyone can compare and make their own choice as to which way they want to go! Whichever way you choose, I hope you enjoy it!

Steps:

• Combine ingredients in a mixing bowl using a wire whisk. Nutella should be distributed through the mix but you will still have some flecks and small chunks of that do not dissolve.
• Pour mixture into ice cream freezer and freeze according to manufacturer's directions. For a firmer ice cream, place into freezer after removing from machine and freeze an additional 2-4 hours or until it reaches desired consistency.

Steps:

• Combine nutella and chocolate, broken into small pieces, in a large microwave-safe bowl. Microwave, stopping and stirring every 30 seconds or so, until mixture is melted and smooth. Let cool slightly.
• Combine the egg yolks and half the sugar in a medium-size bowl. Whisk vigorously until the yolks thicken and become lemon-colored, 3 to 4 minutes.
• In a heavy saucepan, combine the milk and cream. Sprinkle about half the sugar into the saucepan and bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat. Remove from heat just when steam starts to form.
• To combine the egg and milk mixtures, slowly pour half the milk into the yolks while whisking constantly to temper it. Continue whisking in the rest of the milk. Pour mixture back into the saucepan and reduce heat to medium-low. Whisk constantly until the custard is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon (175 F on a digital thermometer), 10-15 minutes. Do not let the custard boil or it will curdle!
• Pour the cooked custard over the chocolate mixture. Whisk until the chocolate is fully melted (I whisk a good 5 minutes for the nutella to fully incorporate).
• If cooling by ice bath, fill a large bowl (capable of holding the bowl with the custard) with lots of ice and very cold water. Set the bowl with the custard on top and allow it cool, stirring occasionally, until the mixture reads 40-55 F or is very cold to the touch. This takes me about 30 minutes. Or, if you prefer, refrigerate for several hours or overnight until very cold.
• Add the optional 1 Tbs of vodka. This will ensure that the ice cream will freeze with the smoothest texture and has no noticeable effect on the final taste.
• Pour the custard into an ice cream machine and freeze according to the manufacturer's directions.