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Spanish Turrón Ice Cream


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5 from 9 reviews

  • Author: Miriam García
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 6
  • Diet: Omnivore

Description

A taste of Christmas in summer! This ice cream features the delightful flavors of Jijona turrón, a traditional Spanish confection, creating a unique and refreshing treat.


Ingredients

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  • 0.75 cups (150 g) sugar
  • 2 cups (473 ml) whole milk
  • 3 medium eggs
  • 5.25 oz (150 g) soft Jijona turron (crumbled)
  • 3 tbsp Malaga wine or sweet Sherry
  • 0.85 cups (200 ml) whipping cream

Instructions

  1. Make the Custard:
  2. Mix sugar, milk, and egg yolks in a saucepan.
  3. Cook using a double boiler, stirring continuously until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon. Avoid boiling to prevent curdling.
  4. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.
  5. Flavoring:
  6. Blend the crumbled turron with Malaga wine into a smooth paste.
  7. Mix this paste into the cooled custard until well combined.
  8. Combine and Freeze:
  9. Whip the whipping cream to soft peaks and fold gently into the turron custard mixture.
  10. In a separate bowl, whip the egg whites to stiff peaks. Carefully fold these into the mixture, ensuring no white streaks remain.
  11. Freeze the mixture, stirring every hour until fully set, or use an ice cream maker following the manufacturer’s instructions.

Notes

  • For a smoother texture, strain the custard through a fine-mesh sieve before adding the turrón paste.
  • If Jijona turrón is unavailable, you can substitute with other nougat, adjusting sweetness as needed.
  • For optimal storage, transfer the frozen ice cream to an airtight container and keep it in the freezer for up to 2 weeks.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Freezing Time: 240 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: Spanish

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 50
  • Sodium: 50
  • Fat: 20
  • Saturated Fat: 12
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8
  • Carbohydrates: 40
  • Fiber: 2
  • Protein: 5
  • Cholesterol: 100