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Post by marlaoh on Mar 26, 2004 7:27:17 GMT -6
Honey and Nut Ice Cream
2 ounces hazelnuts 4 1/2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped 4 eggs, separated 1/2 cup honey 1 1/2 cups heavy cream 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Directions 1 Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). 2 Spread nuts on a baking sheet and toast in preheated oven, watching carefully, until golden, about 10 minutes. Rub the skins from the toasted nuts using a tea towel, then coarsely chop. 3 Line a baking sheet with foil. Spread chopped nuts evenly on foil. Melt chocolate in a double boiler over simmering water. Pour chocolate evenly over nuts. Place in freezer until firm. Then break into bite-size chunks. 4 Line a 8x8 inch dish with foil. 5 In a small bowl, beat egg yolks until light yellow. Beat in honey. In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until stiff. In a third bowl, beat cream with vanilla until stiff. Fold cream into egg whites, then fold egg yolks into cream mixture. Fold in chocolate covered nuts, then pour into prepared pan. 6 Freeze 8 hours or overnight until firm. To serve, invert onto a platter, remove foil and slice. Makes 10 servings
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