Turtle Ice Cream (Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker)
Our decadent Turtle Ice Cream combines sweet and salty Turtle candies in creamy vanilla ice cream. Chopped chunks of turtle candy, toasted pecans, and swirls of rich caramel and fudge sauce, all swirled together for an extravagant frozen treat.
Servings: 8
Calories: 459kcal
Equipment
- Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker ICE70
Ingredients
- 2 cup Heavy cream
- 14 ounce Sweetened condensed milk 1 can
- 1½ teaspoon Vanilla extract
- ⅛ teaspoon Salt just a pinch
- 6 oz Turtle candies 6 oz - chopped into large pieces, divided
- ½ cup Pecans - toasted and chopped divided
- ¼ cup Fudge sauce - slightly warmed so that it pours easily divided, warmed so it flows
- ¼ cup Caramel sauce divided
Instructions
- In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to mix the heavy cream. sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, and salt until just combined. Chill the base for 1 to 2 hours for best results.2 cup Heavy cream, 14 ounce Sweetened condensed milk, 1½ teaspoon Vanilla extract, ⅛ teaspoon Salt
- Pour the ice cream mixture into the frozen freezer bowl and set the ice cream maker to 'ice cream' or 'gelato' for 30 to 35 minutes.
- When the timer beeps, add half the chopped Turtle candies and let the ice cream maker churn an additional 1 - 2 minutes to mix together.6 oz Turtle candies
- Remove the dasher from the ice cream maker freezer bowl, scraping it clean.
- Transfer half the freezer bowl ice cream to the previously lined loaf pan.
- Sprinkle half the remaining chopped Turtle candies, half the chopped pecans over the half filled loaf pan. Drizzle with half the fudge sauce and caramel sauce.½ cup Pecans - toasted and chopped, ¼ cup Fudge sauce - slightly warmed so that it pours easily, ¼ cup Caramel sauce, 6 oz Turtle candies
- Transfer the remaining ice cream from the freezer bowl to the loaf pan, covering the mix-ins.
- Top the filled loaf pan with the remaining chopped pecans, Turtle candies, caramel sauce, and fudge sauce.6 oz Turtle candies, ½ cup Pecans - toasted and chopped, ¼ cup Fudge sauce - slightly warmed so that it pours easily, ¼ cup Caramel sauce
- Cover with foil and place in the freezer to harden for 2 to 4 hours, then scoop and serve topped with additional caramel or chocolate sauce and whipped cream.
Notes
- Freeze the Bowl Solid: If using a Cuisinart ice cream maker with a freezer bowl, make sure it's frozen solid for at least 12-24 hours. A well-frozen bowl is essential for achieving the right consistency.
- Chill Your Base Thoroughly: For the creamiest texture, ensure your ice cream base is completely chilled in the refrigerator for at least 2-4 hours, or preferably overnight, before churning. A very cold base churns more effectively.
- Use Quality Ingredients: Since this is a homemade treat, opt for high-quality cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and fresh pecans and caramel. Better ingredients will result in superior flavor.
- Add Mix-ins at the Right Time: Incorporate your Turtle chunks, caramel swirls, and pecans during the last 5 minutes of churning. This helps ensure they're evenly distributed and don't settle at the bottom.
- "Cure" for Firmness: After churning, the ice cream will be soft-serve consistency. Transfer it to an airtight container and "cure" it in the freezer for at least 2-4 hours to firm up to a perfect scoopable texture.
Nutrition
Calories: 459kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 84mg | Sodium: 172mg | Potassium: 301mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 36g | Vitamin A: 1017IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 193mg | Iron: 0.5mg
