Homemade Piece Ice Cream: The Irresistible Recipe You’ll Want to Repeat All Summer

Who can resist a good homemade ice cream? If it also has delicious pieces of chocolate and nuts, it becomes a real temptation. The homemade ice cream with pieces not only is it a refreshing and creamy option, but it allows you to play with flavors and textures as if you were a true ice cream master. And best of all: it’s easy to prepare at home, without complications or strange ingredients!

✨ Why will you love this recipe?
This homemade ice cream is perfect for refreshing your hot days with a soft and creamy texture, in addition to the irresistible combination of chocolate and nuts that provides a crunchy touch. It is a simple, economical and fully customizable recipe for you to explore your favorite flavors.

Ingredients:

Below, you’ll find all the ingredients needed to make this delicious ice cream at home, with options to make it even more special.

500 ml of heavy cream (liquid cream)
400 ml of whole milk
150 g of sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla essence
100 g dark chocolate (or your favorite), chopped
100 g chopped walnuts or almonds (optional)
2 egg yolks

💡 Ideas for a change
Try pieces of dried fruit, such as blueberries or raisins, for a different flavor.
Add cookie or brownie pieces for an extra crunchy texture.
Use coconut or almond milk for a vegan and different version.
Add a touch of liquor, such as rum or coffee liqueur, for an adult flavor.

Step by Step Instructions:

Follow these simple steps for a creamy, flavorful ice cream that everyone will love.

1. Prepare the base
Heat the cream, milk and sugar in a saucepan. Don’t let it boil.

2. Add the yolks
Beat the yolks, add a little of the hot mixture to temper them, and then return it to the saucepan. Cook until thickened.

3. Add the vanilla and cool
Remove from heat, add vanilla, let cool and then refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

4. Add the little pieces
Once the mixture is cold, add the chocolate and walnuts. Mix well.

5. Freeze
With machine: follow the instructions.
Without machine: freeze for 4 hours and stir every 30 minutes for the first 2 hours.

6. Enjoy
Serve and enjoy your creamy, flavorful ice cream.