Butterscotch Ice Cream Recipes

Butterscotch ice cream is a delicious and creamy frozen dessert with a rich caramel flavor. It is made with a combination of butterscotch sauce, vanilla ice cream, and crunchy caramelized nuts. Here is a recipe for homemade butterscotch ice cream:

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Chilling Time: 4-6 hours
Ready Time: 4 hours 30 minutes – 6 hours 30 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
• 1 1/2 cups whole milk
• 4 large egg yolks
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup caramelized nuts (such as pecans or almonds), chopped (optional)

Instructions:

1. In a medium saucepan, combine the granulated sugar and water. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves.
2. Increase the heat to medium-high and continue cooking without stirring until the mixture turns a deep amber color. This usually takes about 5-7 minutes.
3. Remove the saucepan from heat and carefully stir in the butter until melted.
4. Slowly pour in the heavy cream while stirring constantly. Be cautious as the mixture may bubble up.
5. Return the saucepan to low heat and cook, stirring continuously, until the mixture is smooth and well combined. Remove from heat and let it cool for a few minutes.
6. In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg yolks until they become slightly lighter in color.
7. Slowly pour the warm butterscotch mixture into the bowl with the egg yolks, whisking constantly to prevent curdling.
8. Pour the mixture back into the saucepan and place it over medium-low heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon. This usually takes about 5-7 minutes.
9. Remove the saucepan from heat and strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any lumps.
10. Stir in the whole milk and vanilla extract until well combined.
11. Let the mixture cool to room temperature, then cover it with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to chill.
12. Once the mixture is chilled, pour it into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions. This usually takes around 15-20 minutes.
13. If desired, add the chopped caramelized nuts during the last few minutes of churning, allowing them to mix evenly into the ice cream.
14. Transfer the churned ice cream to a lidded container and freeze for at least 4-6 hours, or until it reaches a firm consistency.
15. Once the butterscotch ice cream is fully frozen, it is ready to be served.

You can enjoy the butterscotch ice cream on its own or use it to make delicious sundaes, milkshakes, or ice cream sandwiches.

Note: The preparation time and ready time mentioned above include the chilling and freezing time. The actual active cooking time is around 30 minutes.

This recipe makes approximately 1 quart of butterscotch ice cream. Feel free to double or adjust the quantities based on your preferences. Enjoy the creamy and delightful homemade butterscotch ice cream!