Banana Ice Cream Recipe

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My son-in-law says this is the best ice cream he’s ever had. It’s always requested at family gatherings.

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Banana Ice Cream Recipe
  • Prep: 15 min. + chilling Process: 20 min./batch + freezing
  • Yield: 24 Servings
15 20 35

Ingredients

  • 4 cups half-and-half cream
  • 2-1/2 cups sugar
  • Dash salt
  • 4 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 4 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1 can (5 ounces) evaporated milk
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups mashed ripe bananas (4 to 5 medium)

Directions

  • In a large heavy saucepan, heat half-and-half to 175°; stir in sugar and salt until dissolved. Whisk a small amount of hot mixture into eggs. Return all to the pan, whisking constantly. Cook and stir over low heat until mixture reaches 160° and coats the back of a metal spoon.
  • Remove from the heat. Cool quickly by placing pan in a bowl of ice water; stir for 2 minutes. Stir in the whipping cream, milk and vanilla. Press plastic wrap onto surface of custard. Refrigerate for several hours or overnight.
  • Stir in bananas. Fill cylinder of ice cream freezer two-thirds full; freeze according to manufacturer’s directions. Refrigerate remaining mixture until ready to freeze. When ice cream is frozen, transfer to a freezer container; freeze for 2-4 hours before serving. Yield: 3 quarts.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1/2 cup) equals 309 calories, 20 g fat (12 g saturated fat), 112 mg cholesterol, 58 mg sodium, 28 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 4 g protein.

Originally published as Banana Ice Cream in Country August/September 2007, p47

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Reviewed on Aug. 25, 2011 by Carolptimm

Amazing, I added chocolate chunks and everyone loved it.


Reviewed on Jun. 22, 2011 by smstillinger

Delicious ice cream.


Reviewed on Feb. 09, 2011 by BarryWillard

I substituted Banana Extract for a more distinctive flavor.


Reviewed on Jul. 03, 2009 by michellek9

Great recipe! My whole family loved it. The custard base would also be good by itself. I will also try this recipe using peaches or strawberries. Thanks for sharing.

 
 
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