White chocolate and roasted hazelnut ice cream is a pure treat for lovers of creamy and crunchy sweets. White chocolate , rich and creamy, goes perfectly with the crunchy roasted hazelnuts , bringing each bite a texture and sublime flavors. It is the perfect dessert to impress your guests or have fun with a comforting and gourmet ice cream!
Ingredients for ice:
- 200g white chocolate
- 100 ml full cream (or vegetable cream for a lactose-free option)
- 200 ml of milk (or almond milk)
- 2 tablespoons of maple syrup (or sugar)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Ingredients for roasted hazelnuts:
- 100 g whole shelled hazelnuts
- 1 tablespoon of cane sugar
- 1 tablespoon of water
Preparation of white chocolate ice cream:
- Melt the white chocolate :
in a saucepan or in a double boiler, gently melt the white chocolate, stirring regularly to prevent it from burning. Make sure chocolate is smooth. - Mix the cream and milk :
in a bowl, mix the cream, milk, maple syrup and vanilla extract (if you use it). Once the white chocolate is melted, incorporate it into this mixture and whips well until the preparation is homogeneous. - Freezing :
Ninja Creami pot and freeze for 24 hours. - Transformation into ice :
once the preparation is well frozen, uses the "ice" mode of your Ninja Creami to obtain a creamy and creamy texture.
Preparation of roasted hazelnuts:
- Roasted hazelnuts :
preheating the oven at 180 ° C. Place the hazelnuts on a baking sheet and roast them for about 8 to 10 minutes, until they are slightly golden and give off a scent of grilled hazelnuts. - Caramelize the hazelnuts :
in a pan, heat the cane sugar and the water over medium heat. When the mixture begins to caramelize, adds the roasted hazelnuts and moves well to coat them with caramel. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, then spreads the hazelnuts on a sheet of baking paper so that they cool. - Break the hazelnuts :
once the hazelnuts are cooled and the caramel hardened, abuse them into small bursts to incorporate them into the ice.
Dessert assembly:
- Serve the ice :
Save white chocolate ice cream in verrines or cups. - Add the outer hazelnuts :
generously sprinkles the caramelized hazelnuts on the ice to add crunch with each bite. - Optional decoration :
adds a few white chocolate shavings on top for an even more greedy presentation.
Tips for serving:
- Crunchy effect : Caramelized hazelnuts brings perfect contrast to the softness of ice, so do not hesitate to put a lot for more texture!
- Perfect chords : this ice goes perfectly with red fruits or fresh raspberries , which add a tart touches to the richness of white chocolate.
Why is this recipe special?
The mixture of white chocolate and roasted hazelnuts is a real delight. The softness and smoothness of white chocolate are perfectly balanced by the crunchy side and slightly toasted hazelnuts. This contrast of textures and flavors makes this ice a refined and delicious dessert, ideal for lovers of generous desserts.
Conclusion :
The white chocolate and roasted hazelnut ice cream is a real gluttony that combines creamy and crunchy in a perfect balance. Easy to prepare with the Ninja Creami , it is ideal for lovers of white chocolate and comforting flavors. With each bite, you will savor the contrast between the sweetness of the chocolate and the crunch of caramelized hazelnuts. A dessert to be again and again!
