Praline Almond Fudge Ice Cream

This is a very rich ice cream that is packed with flavor. Be sure to note that this is geared towards a 4 qt. ice cream maker.

• Ready In: 3 hrs 50 mins
• Serves: 12
• Yields: 4 quarts

Ingredients

• 2 1⁄4 cups light brown sugar
• 1⁄4 cup flour, plus
• 2  tablespoons flour
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 5  cups milk
• 4  eggs, beaten
• 4  cups  whipping cream
• 2  tablespoons vanilla extract
• 2  cups  slivered almonds
• 3  tablespoons butter
• 1  cup  chocolate fudge topping

Directions

1. Combine brown sugar, flour and salt in a saucepan. Gradually stir in milk. Cook over medium heat for about 15 minutes or until thickened, stirring constantly.
2. Gradually stir about 1 cup of the hot mixture into the beaten eggs. Add to remaining hot mixture, stirring constantly.
3. Cook 1 minute; remove from heat. Refrigerate 2 hours. Combine whipping cream and vanilla in large bowl; add chilled mixture, stirring with a wire whisk to combine.
4. Saute almonds in butter over low heat about 5 minutes. Stir into ice cream mixture.
5. Freeze this mixture as directed by the manufacturer.
6. Swirl chocolate fudge topping through ice cream after it has stopped churning. (NOTE: This is easier to do as you transfer the ice cream into another container.).