A dear friend and a great chef, when you find in one person, it makes for a lethal combination. Chef Pawan Bisht, Head chef at a very popular restaurant Junglee Billee is a dear friend and upon my request, he has shared one of his most favourite recipes. I am sure you all gonna love it, and watch out this space every Thursday for more recipes.

Bacon and maple syrup ice cream

• Time:-2.30 hrs
• Prep:-2 hr 15 mins.
• Cooking:-15 mins.
• Yield:- 1 quart

 Ingredients:-

• 3 large egg yolks
• ¼ cup sugar
• 1 cup whole milk
• 2 cup heavy cream
• 3-4 strips bacon
• 1 cup maple syrup
• ½ cup caramelized walnut

Procedure:-

• Whisk the egg yolk and sugar in a bowl. Transfer it to a sauce pan and pour the milk. Whisk it well.
• Cook this mixture on a low heat, stirring on a regular interval.
• Once the mixture is thick enough to coat the back of the spoon add the maple syrup. Mix well.
• Pour this mixture in a bowl and refrigerate till cold, approx 30 -45 minutes.
• Meanwhile take a pan and put it over the medium gas range, once heated sear the bacon on it till crispy.
• Once the bacon is cooled down cut it into small pieces leaving 1 or 2 strips for the garnish.
• Take out the custard from the freeze and pour the cream in it.
• Add the caramelized walnut, bacon pieces and churn the mixture.
• Pour this mixture in an air tight container and freeze until firm at least 2 to 3 hours.
• Serve garnishing with crispy bacon strips and caramelized nuts.
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For caramelized nuts:-

•  Take a pan and put it on a low heat. Add sugar to it and melt it till golden brown colour.
• Add nuts to this mixture. Mix well.
• Pour this mixture on a baking sheet and let it cool.
• Once cooled down break it nicely into small pieces.
• Add it to the ice cream to get the crunch.