Nice Cream With Maple Wet Walnuts
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Nice Cream With Maple Wet Walnuts
Description
The recipe starts by freezing very ripe bananas, either in slices or halves, which are blended with a splash of non-dairy milk, vanilla extract, and optional maple syrup to a creamy consistency reminiscent of soft-serve ice cream. The amount of milk can be adjusted to achieve smooth blending without liquefying the base.
The maple wet walnuts are made by roughly chopping raw walnut halves and coating them in a warm mixture of maple syrup, vanilla extract, and a pinch of sea salt. This imparts a sweet, slightly salty glaze that complements the neutral banana flavor well.
Served together, the nice cream offers a naturally sweet and creamy frozen treat, while the wet walnuts add texture and maple-infused richness. This dessert can be customized with various fruit and flavor add-ins suggested in the notes, such as tropical fruits or cocoa powder, to vary the taste experience.
Store the nice cream in an airtight container in the freezer, letting it soften briefly before serving for best texture. The recipe yields enough for multiple servings and can be adapted by including assorted fruit or nut toppings.
Ingredients
For the Nice Cream:
- 3 large banana very ripe
- non-dairy milk to help with blending, or creamer, splash
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract optional
- 2 teaspoons maple syrup adjust to taste, optional
For the Wet Walnuts:
- ⅓ cup walnut halves raw, roughly chopped
- ⅓ cup maple syrup or a blend of maple and agave
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch of salt sea salt
Instructions
Freeze the bananas:
- Peel the bananas and either slice into coins about ½-inch thick, or simply break each banana in half. *Note that small pieces will be frozen in 2-3 hours, while larger pieces will likely need to freeze overnight.
- To freeze coins, arrange in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Once frozen, blend into nice cream, or transfer the bananas to a freezer bag or airtight storage container. To freeze whole or halved bananas, place in a freezer bag or other container and freeze for at least 8 hours.
Make nice cream:
- If desired, let the frozen bananas thaw for a few minutes. This reduces the amount of milk needed for blending and is gentler on your food processor/blender. Add them to the blender/food processor along with the vanilla and a splash of milk. Blend until smooth and creamy, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed. Taste and add maple syrup for sweetness, if desired.
- Enjoy your nice cream now like soft serve, or transfer it to a freezer-safe container and freeze for 2 to 3 hours. Then scoop and serve with wet walnuts or your favorite toppings.
To make wet walnuts:
- Preheat a saucepan over low heat. Add the walnuts to the pan and toast for 2-3 minutes or until fragrant. Shake or stir frequently so they don't burn. Add the maple syrup, vanilla, and salt. Stirring, let it just get hot, then remove from heat. The toasted walnuts will continue to infuse flavor into the syrup. Transfer to a bowl and refrigerate until ready to use.
- Drizzle wet walnuts over individual servings of nice cream. Wet walnuts can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a month. If the mixture becomes too hard, place the container in a warm water bath for several minutes or microwave for a few seconds to soften the syrup.
Notes
- Store nice cream tightly covered in the freezer for several weeks; let soften slightly before serving.
- Flavor variations include adding frozen pineapple or mango with coconut milk for tropical versions or cocoa powder and maple syrup for chocolate flavor.
- For fruit additions like strawberries, let soften before blending to ease processing.
- Nutrition is counted per serving, including the maple wet walnut topping.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 370 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 370kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 70g | 23% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 85mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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