Banana Honey and Walnut Ice Cream
Indulge in the creamy, nutty decadence of Banana Honey and Walnut Ice Cream, a homemade dessert that’s as wholesome as it is irresistible. This recipe combines the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with the earthy richness of toasted walnuts and the floral notes of honey, all blended into a velvety base of heavy cream and milk. A splash of vanilla extract and a hint of lemon juice lend depth and brightness to every spoonful, while a pinch of salt balances the flavors perfectly. Toasted walnut pieces add a delightful crunch to this silky-smooth frozen treat, taking your taste buds on a textural journey. With only a handful of simple ingredients and an ice cream maker, you can craft a gourmet dessert that’s perfect for summer afternoons or an elegant after-dinner indulgence. Serve it in bowls or cones, finished with a drizzle of honey and an extra sprinkle of walnuts for the ultimate crowd-pleasing presentation.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces ripe bananas
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 0.5 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup walnut halves
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Peel the ripe bananas and slice them into small pieces.
In a medium saucepan, combine the heavy cream, whole milk, and honey. Heat over medium-low until warm, stirring occasionally to ensure the honey dissolves completely. Do not let it boil.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and salt. Set aside to cool to room temperature.
In a frying pan over medium heat, toast the walnut halves for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly to avoid burning. Once toasted, roughly chop the walnuts and set aside.
In a blender or food processor, add the banana slices and lemon juice. Blend until smooth and creamy.
Add the cooled cream mixture to the banana puree in the blender and blend again until fully combined.
Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions, typically about 20-25 minutes.
Five minutes before the churning process is complete, add the chopped toasted walnuts to the ice cream maker to distribute them evenly.
Transfer the churned ice cream into an airtight container and freeze for at least 2-4 hours to firm up.
Serve the ice cream in bowls or cones, garnished with extra walnut pieces and a drizzle of honey if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
574 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 41.5 g | 53% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.3 g | 91% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 84 mg | 28% | |
| Sodium | 127 mg | 6% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 43.2 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.5 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 32.6 g | ||
| Protein | 5.4 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 65 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 0.7 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 433 mg | 9% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
