Chestnut Espresso Caramel Swirl Ice Cream Food

COFFEE CARAMEL SWIRL ICE CREAM

Steps:

• Make caramel swirl:
• In a 3-quart heavy saucepan boil sugar, corn syrup, water, and a pinch salt over moderate heat, stirring, until sugar is dissolved. Boil mixture, without stirring, gently swirling pan, until a deep golden caramel. Remove pan from heat and carefully pour cream and vanilla down side of pan (mixture will vigorously steam and caramel will harden). Simmer mixture, stirring, until caramel is dissolved. Remove pan from heat and cool caramel. Caramel swirl may be made 1 week ahead and chilled, covered. Bring caramel swirl to room temperature before using. (If caramel swirl is too stiff to pour, heat slightly.)
• Make custard:
• In a dry 5-quart heavy kettle cook sugar over moderately low heat, stirring slowly with a fork (to help sugar melt evenly), until melted and pale golden. Cook caramel, without stirring, gently swirling kettle, until deep golden. Remove kettle from heat and carefully pour cream and milk down side of kettle (mixture will vigorously steam and caramel will harden). Simmer mixture, stirring, until caramel is dissolved.
• In a large bowl lightly beat eggs. Add hot cream mixture in a slow stream, whisking, and pour into kettle. Cook custard over moderately low heat, stirring constantly, until a thermometer registers 170°F. (Do not let boil.) Whisk in espresso powder and vanilla until espresso powder is dissolved. Pour custard through a fine sieve into another large bowl and cool. Chill custard, its surface covered with wax paper, until cold, at least 3 hours, and up to 2 days.
• Freeze custard in an ice-cream maker, in 2 batches if necessary. Transfer one third ice cream to a 2-quart airtight container and drizzle one third caramel swirl over it. Repeat layering with remaining ice cream and caramel swirl. Freeze ice cream until hard, at least 8 hours, and up to 1 week.

CARAMEL SWIRL CHOCOLATE ICE CREAM DESSERT

Steps:

• Combine whipping cream, condensed milk and vanilla in a large bowl or the bowl of your stand mixer. Whip together until medium peaks form. Add in the chopped chocolate and gently fold it in until evenly distributed.
• You can use your favorite caramel recipe or store-bought caramel. If using rum, pour it into the caramel and mix together until fully combined.
• Add half of your ice cream mixture into a freezer-safe container. Drizzle half of the caramel over top and using a knife, swirl it through the ice cream. Pour the other half of the ice cream mixture over top and drizzle the remaining caramel over top. Again, use a knife to swirl it through the ice cream.
• Place in the freezer for at least 6 hours until firm. Remove from the freezer for about 10 minutes so that it softens enough to scoop.

CARAMEL SWIRL ICE CREAM

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, bring ¾ cup of the sugar and ¼ cup of water to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar.
• Boil without stirring until the caramel turns a golden amber colour, 5-8 minutes.
• Remove from heat and immediately add ½ cup plus 2 tblsps of the heavy cream - AVOID SPATTERS!
• Stir well, then cook over low heat, stirring, until smooth, about 1 minute.
• Remove from heat, add a dash of salt, and let cool.
• Transfer the caramel to a container, cover and refrigerate until cold, atleast 1 hour and up to 2 days.
• In a large saucepan, bring the milk and remaining 1 ½ cups heavy cream just to a boil over medium heat.
• In a large bowl, whisk the egg yolks with ¾ cup of the sugar until smooth.
• Gradually whisk the hot cream into the egg yolks.
• Pour the custard back into the saucepan.
• Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the custard thickens slightly and coats the back of a spoon, about 7 minutes.
• DO NOT BOIL.
• Immediately strain the custard into a large heatproof bowl and set aside.
• In a small saucepan, bring the remaining ½ cup sugar and 3 tblsps water to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring to dissolve the sugar.
• Boil with stirring until the caramel turns a deep amber colour, about 7 minutes.
• Remove from heat and add 2 tblsps of cold water - stand back to avoid spatters.
• Stir until smooth.
• Whisk the hot caramel into the warm custard, making sure the caramel doesn't get on the whisk as you pour as it will harden.
• Stir in vanilla.
• Let cool to room temperature, stirring once or twice, then cover and refrigerate until cold, atleast 2 hours or overnight.
• Pour the custard into an ice-cream maker and freeze according to the manufacturer's instructions.
• Transfer the ice cream to a chilled container and freeze until partially set but not hard, about 1 hour.
• Spoon 1/3 of the ice cream into a chilled container.
• Spoon 1/3 of the chilled caramel on top; it does not have to be an even layer.
• Top with a layer of ice cream.
• Continue layering, ending with caramel.
• Stir once; do not overmix as you want a thick caramel swirl running through the ice cream.
• Cover and freeze for atleast 3 hours or up to 2 days.

NO-CHURN COFFEE-CARAMEL CRUNCH ICE CREAM

Steps:

• Whisk the condensed milk, espresso powder, 1 Tablespoon heavy cream and the salt in a large bowl until smooth. (The espresso powder may look speckled.).
• Beat the remaining 1 1/2 cups heavy cream in a separate bowl with a mixer on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form, 1-2 minutes. Fold about half of the whipped cream into the condensed milk mixture with a rubber spatula until combined, then fold in the remaining whipped cream until no white streaks remain.
• Dot the mixture with the dulce de leche and sprinkle with all but a few teaspoons of the toffee pieces; drag a rubber spatula through the mixture to lightly swirl.
• Spoon the mixture into a freezer-safe 9-by-5 inch loaf pan or 2-quart baking dish. Dot with more dulce de leche and sprinkle with the remaining toffee pieces; drag a rubber spatula through the top to lightly swirl. Cover with plastic wrap and freeze until firm and scoopable, at least 6 hours or overnight.

CHESTNUT ESPRESSO CARAMEL-SWIRL ICE CREAM

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Using a chestnut knife or a small paring knife, make an incision about 1/8 inch deep through the shell and into the flesh of each chestnut almost all the way around the circumference of the nut. Transfer to a chestnut pan or rimmed baking pan. Roast in the oven until the chestnuts are tender, about 35 minutes. Turn the oven off. Leaving the pan with the chestnuts in the oven, remove several at a time. Working quickly, place 1 chestnut in a towel, and, holding both, peel the chestnut while still hot. Remove and discard the shells and inner skin; set aside.
• Combine 2 cups cream, milk, 1/2 cup sugar, vanilla bean, and chestnuts in a medium saucepan. Place over medium-low heat, and cook, stirring occasionally, until chestnuts are falling-apart tender, about 20 to 25 minutes.
• Fill a large bowl with ice and water; set aside. In a large bowl, using a whisk, beat together the egg yolks and 1/2 cup sugar until mixture is pale yellow, about 2 minutes. Pour 1 cup of the hot mixture into the egg yolks, and whisk to combine well. Pour the egg mixture back into the remaining hot mixture, and whisk to combine. Return saucepan to medium heat, and, using a wooden spoon, stir constantly until the mixture thickens and holds a line when a finger is drawn across the back of a wooden spoon, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat, and immediately stir in 1 cup cream.
• Transfer mixture to a food processor or blender, filling no more than halfway full, and puree, in batches, until smooth. Pass mixture through a fine sieve, pressing down on the chestnuts to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard solids, pour the mixture into a large bowl, and set in the ice bath, stirring occasionally, until cold.
• Stir together espresso and the remaining 1/2 cup cream; set aside. Combine the remaining 1/2 cup sugar and the water in a small saucepan, and place over medium-high heat, brushing the sides of the pan with a brush dipped in cold water to prevent crystals from forming. Cook until the mixture turns a dark golden color, 13 to 15 minutes. To gauge the color of the caramel, dip a small piece of white paper into the mixture. Carefully add the espresso and cream. It will boil and sputter. Do not stir. When bubbling has subsided, about 1 minute, add butter. Stir well with a wooden spoon. Transfer to the ice bath to cool.
• Freeze ice cream in an ice-cream maker, according to manufacturer's instructions. Quickly transfer half the ice cream to a 1 1/2-quart container. Drizzle 4 or 5 tablespoons of caramel over the ice cream. Cover with remaining half of ice cream, and drizzle with 4 or 5 tablespoons of caramel. Drag a knife through the caramel and ice cream to create a swirl effect. Cover and place in freezer, about 6 hours or overnight.