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Almond Nougat Ice Cream

September 24, 2015 by Debi 26 Comments

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Almond Nougat Ice Cream is a deliciously creamy almond flavored homemade ice cream. This ice cream doesn’t require an ice cream maker and is without sweetened condensed milk!

And it isn’t the same basic recipe as my Coffee Toffee Ice Cream.

Check out some of my other adventurous ice cream flavors like Avocado Lime Ice Cream, Oatmeal Crunch Ice Cream, Pineapple Macadamia Ice Cream, and Honey Rosemary Ice Cream.

Almond Nougat Ice Cream doesn't require an ice cream machine, and is filled with almond flavor in a delicious sweet cream base! https://lifecurrentsblog.com

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This is the cool new ice cream container he got for me! Easy to scoop the ice cream out, freezer safe, dish-washer safe, and fits on a small shelf! My husband really knows what I want!

The other day I decided we needed a fun outing. I think we kind of have cabin fever, since it’s so hot and humid lately, and we don’t want to go outside into that weather. So, off we went on a day to the park and a little bit of roaming around the city despite the weather!

We did a little shopping, a little lunching, a little of this, and some of that. In our shopping quest, my wonderful husband bought a new ice cream container for me. It’s really quite cool (you can see it in the picture). Of course, he said I needed to make him some ice cream to go in the new container! And, with it being so hot I was all for it!

Almond Nougat Ice Cream doesn't require an ice cream machine, and is filled with almond flavor in a delicious sweet cream base! https://lifecurrentsblog.com
For the Chocolate Shell, I simply used the recipe from my Homemade Drumsticks, and I cut the amount in half. Drizzle it on the ice cream while the sauce is still warm, and it hardens up nicely!

At first, I was thinking pumpkin ice cream, fall like, but still cold and refreshing. But, maybe people are getting tired of all the pumpkin stuff. I don’t know. Maybe I’m getting a little tired of it.

Or, maybe I just wanted something different. I mean, you can find a pumpkin ice cream recipe pretty easily.

So, I decided to flip through one of my favorite cookbooks, The Ultimate Ice Cream Book. And, this Nougat Ice Cream recipe just jumped out at me!

I really like the technique in this recipe too. Basically, you have a flavored whipped cream that you freeze. It makes a light sweet ice cream. I found the ice cream to be slightly sweet, but I think most people will like it that way (keep in mind I recently gave up sugar in my coffee, and now drink it black, so dark strong and not sweet is what I’m used to).

But, I think the almonds really help off-set some of the sweetness. And, I topped the Almond Nougat Ice Cream with homemade chocolate sauce and it was perfect! Or you could mix in chunks of bittersweet chocolate right into the ice cream.

Almond Nougat Ice Cream doesn't require an ice cream machine, and is filled with almond flavor in a delicious sweet cream base! https://lifecurrentsblog.com

Did you know that there are more than 300 varieties of honey in the United States? The color and taste of the honey comes from the flowers that the bees visit. Honey ranges from pale and mildly flavored (like clover and orange-blossom) to deep amber brown and rich tasting (like buckwheat and avocado). In general, the darker the hue, the bolder the flavor of the honey. I recommend using a mild honey for this Almond Nougat Ice Cream, like clover or orange blossom. A bold strong flavored honey would throw off the balance in this recipe.

A little dish of this Almond Nougat Ice Cream with chocolate sauce after a hot day, oh what a lovely way to spend the evening!

Almond Nougat Ice Cream doesn't require an ice cream machine, and is filled with almond flavor in a delicious sweet cream base! https://lifecurrentsblog.com

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Almond Nougat Ice Cream Recipe

Almond Nougat Ice Cream

Debi
a delicious no churn ice cream with a sweet almond flavor
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Prep Time 30 minutes mins
Cook Time 5 minutes mins
resting time 8 hours hrs
Total Time 8 hours hrs 35 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 10 servings
Calories 231 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1/3 cup mild honey like clover or orange blossom
  • ½ cup sugar
  • ¼ cup water
  • 2 large egg whites
  • 1 ½ cups heavy cream
  • ½ teaspoon almond extract
  • ½ cup sliced almonds toasted

Instructions
 

  • Combine the honey, sugar, and water in a small saucepan, and set aside.
  • Beat the egg whites in the bowl of a stand mixer, or with a hand mixer, until soft peaks form.
  • Heat the honey mixture over low heat, and stir until the sugar dissolves. Raise the heat, bring the syrup to a boil, and boil for two minutes without stirring. Remove from heat.
  • Slowly pour the hot honey syrup into the beaten egg whites, pouring in a slow steady stream. Continue beating until the meringue has cooled, about 5 minutes.
  • In a separate bowl, beat the cream with the almond extract until it’s thick and reaches the consistency of sour cream. Fold the whipped cream and almonds into the meringue. Pour it into a freezer-proof container, cover, and freeze overnight or until firm.

Notes

Makes about 1 quart
Adapted from The Ultimate Ice Cream Book

Nutrition

Calories: 231kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 3gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 49mgSodium: 24mgPotassium: 81mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 525IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 39mgIron: 1mg

Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations, and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content will vary based on brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes, and more.

Keyword almond, ice cream, nougat
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Filed Under: Desserts Tagged With: almonds, Autumn, chocolate, Cooking, desserts, fall, Food, gluten-free, honey, ice cream, recipe, summer, vegetarian

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  1. delphineefortin

    September 27, 2015 at 2:02 pm

    Wow, this ice cream is to die for. Really! Thanks for this amazing recipe 🙂

  2. Michelle De La Cerda

    September 27, 2015 at 3:20 pm

    I’d enjoy this over a warm brownie. Looks fantastic and I have never known what exactly nougat was other than something delicious.

  3. klg1982

    September 27, 2015 at 8:02 pm

    I have always wondered how one would make nougat. looks so good!

  4. Elena

    September 27, 2015 at 8:27 pm

    This sounds so heavenly, I can’t wait to try it!

  5. justine @ Full Belly SIsters

    September 28, 2015 at 5:40 am

    This looks SO divine, i am an almond nut (tee hee) so i’ve got to try this!

  6. Kerrie

    June 22, 2021 at 10:10 pm

    5 stars
    I LOVE this recipe! It always gets rave reviews and tastes amazing! So easy too!

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