Caramelized Banana Ice Cream Creamy Caramelized Banana Ice Cream with Golden Brown Sugar Swirls Ingredients: 3 ripe bananas, sliced 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/3 cup brown sugar 1 tablespoon dark rum or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional) 2 cups heavy cream 1 cup whole milk 1/2 cup granulated sugar 4 large egg yolks 1/4 teaspoon salt Optional: crushed candied pecans or caramel drizzle for topping Directions: In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and add sliced bananas and brown sugar. Cook for 6–8 minutes until bananas are soft and caramelized. Stir in rum or vanilla and cook for 1 more minute. Let cool completely. In a saucepan, heat milk and cream until just steaming. Do not boil. In a separate bowl, whisk egg yolks and granulated sugar until pale and thick. Gradually pour the hot milk mixture into the yolks while whisking to temper. Return to the saucepan. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until thickened and coats the back of a spoon (about 5–7 minutes). Remove from heat and strain through a fine mesh sieve. Blend the cooled caramelized banana mixture until smooth, then stir it into the custard base. Add salt. Chill mixture in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight. Churn in an ice cream maker according to manufacturer’s instructions. Freeze for at least 4 hours until firm. Serve with optional toppings. Prep Time: 25 minutes | Cooking Time: 15 minutes | Freezing Time: 6 hours | Total Time: 6 hours 40 minutes Kcal: 340 kcal | Servings: 6 servings #caramelizedbanana #bananaicecream #homemadeicecream #creamybanana #caramelflavor #icecreamtreats #bananaandcream #frozendesserts #dessertideas #custardicecream #fruitbasedicecream #gourmeticecream #icecreamobsession #bananalover #sweetindulgence #carameldream #easyhomemadedessert #summericecream #custardcreations #frozentwist Meet your new favorite scoop: Caramelized Banana Ice Cream. Silky, sweet, and swirling with golden banana goodness!

Pine Nut Ice Cream Creamy Pine Nut Ice Cream with Toasted Nutty Richness Ingredients: 1 cup pine nuts 2 cups heavy cream 1 cup whole milk 3/4 cup granulated sugar 5 large egg yolks 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Optional: extra toasted pine nuts, for garnish Directions: In a dry skillet, lightly toast the pine nuts over medium heat until golden and fragrant, about 3–4 minutes. Let cool, then grind finely in a food processor. In a saucepan, heat milk and cream over medium heat until steaming, but not boiling. Stir in the ground pine nuts and let steep off heat for 20 minutes. In a bowl, whisk egg yolks and sugar until thick and pale. Slowly pour the warm cream mixture into the yolks, whisking constantly to temper. Return the mixture to the saucepan. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until the custard thickens and coats the back of a spoon, about 5–7 minutes. Do not boil. Strain the custard through a fine mesh sieve to remove solids. Stir in salt and vanilla. Chill the mixture thoroughly in the fridge for at least 4 hours or overnight. Churn in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Transfer to a container and freeze until firm, about 4 hours. Serve garnished with extra toasted pine nuts if desired. Prep Time: 30 minutes | Chilling + Freezing Time: 8 hours | Total Time: 8 hours 30 minutes Kcal: 320 kcal | Servings: 6 servings #pinenuticecream #homemadeicecream #nuttydessert #gourmeticecream #icecreamtreats #nutfusion #creamydessert #toastednuts #icecreamlover #custardbase #uniqueicecreamflavors #artisanicecream #slowfood #frozendelight #icecreamgram #pineflavor #summerdesserts #elevateddesserts #icecreamdream #dessertcreativity Discover the rich, toasty flavor of Pine Nut Ice Cream — creamy, nutty, and totally dreamy. Perfect for a gourmet dessert moment!