I love ice cream and not only in summer! Today’s recipe in fact, is perfect for autumn/winter as it is made with walnuts and candied orange zest These flavours always make me think of autumn, cold days and cozy nights. The home-made chocolate syrup adds a touch of decadence to the whole dessert which is always great, besides… I would pour chocolate on almost any dessert if it was for me! 😉 This is a creamier ice cream than the usual stuff, so make sure you serve it quickly and don’t stop by to take pictures like I did, or it will melt! Enjoy and indulge… you deserve it! 😉
Walnut and Orange Gelato with Chocolate Syrup
A delicious autumn dessert: Walnut and Orange Gelato with Chocolate Syrup.
Ingredients
- 425 ml – 14.4 oz. cream for whipping
- 75 ml – 2.5 oz. milk
- 320 gms – 11.3 oz. sugar this was a bit too much in my opinion – see notes below
- 100 gms – 3.5 oz. walnuts
- 5 egg yolks
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 40 gms – 1.4 oz. candied orange zests chopped
- ¼ dose Chocolate Syrup
Instructions
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Start by preparing the home-made chocolate syrup following this easy recipe.
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Put the walnuts and 80 gms – 2.8 oz. of sugar in a mixer and blend them together for a few minutes until you get a smooth paste.
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Whisk the egg yolks with the remaining sugar until fluffy and pale.
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In the meantime heat the milk and cream and add them to the egg yolk mixture. Keep whisking.
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Transfer this mixture in a pot and put it on the fire. Heat gently until it reaches 82°C – 180°F. You can do this even without a thermometer. Just make sure it does not boil and that the cream coats the back of a spoon.
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Let it cool down completely and then churn in your ice cream machine as per the manufacturer’s instructions.
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Half way through the churning process, add the chopped candied orange zests.
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When ready, transfer the ice cream to a container, making three layers. Start by pouring 1/3 of the ice cream and drizzle it with the chocolate syrup. Add another 1/3 of ice cream and chocolate syrup and finish it with a third layer.
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Close the container with a lid and put it in the freezer overnight.
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Serve it with extra chocolate syrup on the top.
Recipe Notes
NOTE: This ice cream is very soft and creamy, serve it immediately as it melts fast!
It was a bit too sweet for me. I would put less sugar and bring the dose down to 250 gms – 8.8 oz.
Hi Manu, this decadent orange/walnut gelato reminds me I need to start churning some sorbet, ice cream and gelato again. It’s been too long! Happy Sunday my friend!
I love the flavor combination in this icecream Manu
Candied orange peel is one of my all time favorite treats, having it in icecream form is a brilliant idea
This gelato looks delicious, Manu and I love the presentation. Yes, I love icecream – anytime! I wanted to let you know that today I posted you recipe for sofficini. Thank you for sharing another great recipe. I have linked back to your site for the sofficini. Have a wonderful evening!
Oh my! This looks amazing! Definitely pinning this. Thanks for sharing 🙂