Description
Rich French vanilla praline glace showcases silky smooth ice cream crowned with crunchy caramelized nuts. Delicate layers of sweet complexity melt luxuriously on palates, inviting pure indulgence with each elegant spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 500 milliliters (16.9 fluid ounces) cold whipping cream
- 300 milliliters (10.1 fluid ounces) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 vanilla bean
Praline and Nuts:
- 3 to 4 tablespoons homemade or store-bought praline
- Crushed roasted hazelnuts
Seasoning:
- 1 generous pinch of salt
Optional Garnish:
- Praline (additional)
Instructions
- Slice open the vanilla bean lengthwise and delicately extract the fragrant seeds using the back of a knife.
- In a spacious mixing bowl or stand mixer, whip the heavy cream (473 milliliters or 16 fluid ounces) with the extracted vanilla seeds until soft, billowy peaks form, ensuring not to overwork the cream.
- Incorporate a delicate pinch of sea salt into the whipped cream mixture.
- Gradually introduce the sweetened condensed milk, gently folding with a silky spatula to maintain the cream’s airy consistency.
- Select an airtight container, preferably a rectangular loaf pan for an elegant presentation, and transfer the velvety mixture.
- Using a sharp knife, artfully swirl the praline throughout the cream, creating mesmerizing marbling patterns.
- Sprinkle additional praline fragments across the surface for enhanced texture and visual appeal.
- Seal the container securely and nestle in the freezer for a minimum of 12 hours to allow flavors to harmonize and texture to set.
- Prior to serving, extract the frozen dessert and allow it to rest at room temperature for approximately 30 minutes, promoting a luxuriously smooth and easily scoopable consistency.
- Finish by garnishing with crushed roasted hazelnuts and a final flourish of praline for an indulgent presentation.
Notes
- Vanilla Bean Magic transforms ordinary cream into a luxurious, fragrant base with rich, complex flavor depth.
- Soft Peak Technique requires gentle whipping to maintain cream’s light, airy structure without becoming grainy or butter-like.
- Condensed Milk Smoothness creates a silky, no-churn texture that prevents ice crystals from forming during freezing.
- Marbling Method adds beautiful visual interest and ensures praline is evenly distributed throughout the dessert.
- Room Temperature Rest allows ice cream to soften perfectly, making scooping effortless and enhancing overall mouthfeel.
- Nutty Garnish provides delightful crunch and elevates the dessert’s presentation with roasted hazelnut’s warm, toasted notes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 526 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 95 mg
- Fat: 41 g
- Saturated Fat: 25 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 135 mg