Perfectly crisp and refreshing

Perfectly crisp and refreshing

Desserts

A perfectly crisp almond ice cream, ideal for a light and original dessert.

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This perfectly crisp ice cream is a delicious alternative to traditional desserts. The crunchy texture of the almonds contrasts with the creaminess of the fresh cream, creating a unique and satisfying flavor combination.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time30 min
  • Cook time7 min
  • Resting54 hr
  • Total54 hr 37 min
  • DifficultyEasy
  • CostBudget
  • Calories500 kcal/serving
  • Cooking methodfreezer
  • Estimated cost$5.10 $0.64 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 7, 2026.

Ingredients

8 people
  • $1.75
  • $1.98
  • $0.45
  • $0.92

Prices from US supermarkets for 3 of 4 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. In a small saucepan, melt 200 grams of sugar by adding one tablespoon of water.
  2. When the color turns brown, but not too dark (otherwise it will burn), turn off the heat and add the almonds. Spread the mixture on a marble slab or in a greased baking dish, then let it cool.
  3. Meanwhile, whip the cream into soft peaks and mix the remaining 200g of sugar with the 5 egg yolks until you have a consistency that is almost white and fluffy. ≈ 10 min
  4. The caramel, now cold, breaks apart and turns into small pieces. ≈ 3 min
  5. Mix all the ingredients together, then pour the mixture into a lightly oiled mold. Place it in the freezer for at least 8 hours.

The bill

Perfectly crisp and refreshing

  • 5 eggs$1.75
  • 1/2 litre of crème fraîche$1.98
  • 400 g of white sugar$0.45
  • 100 g of almonds$0.92

Total$5.10

that's $0.64 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

Nutrition per serving

Calories500 kcal
Fat28.3 g
Saturated fat13.5 g
Carbohydrates51.8 g
Sugars51.3 g
Fiber1.2 g
Protein8.1 g
Salt0.15 g

Before you start

Ingredients

  • 5 eggs
  • 1/2 litre of crème fraîche
  • 400 g of white sugar
  • 100 g of almonds

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