4.7 from 21 votes
Sweet Onion Ice Cream Recipe
Whether you're entertaining or relaxing, this recipe hits the spot.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
2 hrs 30 mins
Total Time
3 hrs 35 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 411 kcal
Course:
Others
Ingredients
- 1 large Vidalia onion peeled and root end removed
- 1 tsp neutral vegetable oil grapeseed or sunflower
- 1 tsp unsalted butter
- 1-1/2 TBS unflavored brandy
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1-1/2 cups whole milk
- 1-1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 2 tsps minced chives
- 1/4 cup dry roasted peanuts optional
Instructions
- Cut the onion in half and cut into thin slices. In a sauté pan over medium heat, warm the oil. Add the onion slices and cook until they are soft and a caramel color, approximately 40 minutes. You will need to stir often to prevent burning. Reduce the heat to medium-low if the onions are turning a darker color too quickly.
- Once the onions are the color of maple syrup, add the brandy and deglaze the pan until the alcohol burns off. You will know when there is no longer a smell of liquor and the onions are only slightly moist.
- Measure out 2/3 cup of the onions. If there are extra, use them to flavor soups or to spread on toast. Place the 2/3 cup in a saucepot over high heat with the cream, milk, sugar, vanilla, and salt. Bring just to a boil and remove the pot from the heat. Do not allow the cream to boil over. Set aside to steep and cool for 15 minutes.
- Transfer the dairy and onion mixture to a blender. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Place the ice cream base in a shallow metal pan. Stir in the chives and peanuts, if desired. Place the pan in the freezer. Stir every 20 minutes for approximately 2 to 3 hours until the desired consistency is achieved.
- Scoop or spoon into bowls and enjoy.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
411kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
23g
(8%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
35g
(54%)
Saturated Fat
20g
(100%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
113mg
(38%)
Sodium
179mg
(7%)
Potassium
156mg
(4%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
19g
(38%)
Vitamin A
1235IU
(25%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
83mg
(8%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 411
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 411kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 35g | 54% |
| Saturated Fat | 20g | 100% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 113mg | 38% |
| Sodium | 179mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 156mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 19g | 38% |
| Vitamin A | 1235IU | 25% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 83mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.