Brown Butter and Peanut Brittle Ice Cream
Brown Butter and Peanut Brittle Ice Cream is a flavorful Continental Desserts & Baking dish prepared with quality ingredients. Melt butter in small skillet over medium-low heat.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionMelt butter in small skillet over medium-low heat.
Cook until butter turns dark amber, stirring occasionally, about 6 minutes (do not burn).
Pour through fine strainer into small bowl.
Bring cream and milk to simmer in large saucepan.
Whisk egg yolks, both sugars, and salt in large bowl until thick and well blended.
Add brown butter; whisk to blend.
Gradually whisk hot cream mixture into yolk mixture; return to same saucepan.
Stir mixture over medium-low heat until instant-read thermometer registers 178°F, about 5 minutes.
Strain custard into large bowl.
Set bowl over larger bowl of ice water.
Stir until custard is cold.
Stir in vanilla.
Process custard in ice cream maker according to manufacturer's instructions.
Add peanut brittle during last 1 minute.
Transfer ice cream to container; freeze.
DO AHEAD: Can be prepared 2 days ahead.
Keep frozen.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.