The warm weather in the UK is finally here, and with it comes the desire for refreshing treats. Ice cream sellers are booming, but with this simple recipe, you can enjoy delicious Nutella ice cream at home without the long queues or expensive tubs.
This homemade Nutella ice cream recipe is a lifesaver during warm weather, eliminating the need for supermarket runs for pre-made ice creams. I first whipped it up during lockdown, and I can honestly say it’s as good as, if not better than, any shop-bought ice cream I’ve ever had. It’s incredible how easy it is to make ice cream that rivals the quality of store-bought options, all without the complicated ingredients and chemicals. You only need four ingredients and a mixing bowl – no fancy ice cream maker required!
I couldn’t believe how delicious this recipe turned out, and neither could anyone else in the house. Kids love it, and friends who’ve tried it have been blown away. It’s so simple that it’s a great activity to get your children involved with – a bit of stirring, mixing, egg-cracking, and, of course, spoon-licking at the end.
I’ve made countless batches since I first tried this recipe, and it’s been a success every time. Once frozen, it stays creamy and scoops out effortlessly.
This recipe is easily adaptable for different flavors. If you don’t have Nutella (or just don’t like it), you can easily swap it out for a teaspoon of vanilla extract, peanut butter, or even mashed banana.
This recipe does contain raw eggs, and the NHS advises that infants, children, pregnant women, and the elderly can now safely eat raw or lightly cooked hen eggs, as long as they’re produced under the British Lion Code of Practice. Make sure to check for the stamp on your eggs before using them. When consuming raw or lightly cooked eggs, avoid those past their best-before date.
If you’re still concerned about food poisoning, cooking the eggs thoroughly is the safest option, although this will likely make the recipe unsuitable. Individuals with severely weakened immune systems and those on medically supervised diets should cook all eggs thoroughly, even those with the Red Lion stamp.
Here’s what you’ll need to make this delicious Nutella ice cream:
Nutella Ice Cream Ingredients:
* Two eggs
* 50g sugar
* 240g double cream
* 150g Nutella
Instructions:
1. In a bowl, whisk together the eggs and sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
2. Pour the double cream into a separate bowl and whip/whisk it until stiff peaks form. This may take a few minutes, and it may seem like nothing is happening at first, but the cream will suddenly become much thicker. This step requires some effort if you don’t have an electric whisk, but it’s definitely worth it!
3. Add the Nutella to the whipped cream and mix it together gently.
4. Add the sugar and egg mixture to the cream and Nutella mixture and combine them thoroughly.
5. That’s it! Now simply transfer the mixture into a sealable, freezable container and pop it in the freezer. It should be ready to enjoy in just a few hours.
For an extra touch of flavor, you can add other ingredients like chopped nuts, chocolate chips, or fruit.
Enjoy your delicious homemade Nutella ice cream!
