The almond flavor is unexpected, but fantastic with the chocolate. You likely wouldn’t guess the cinnamon is there, but it adds a depth to the ice cream that can’t be beaten.
I am so happy with this ice cream; I’m grinning just writing this post. I used to think that nuts didn’t belong in ice cream. While I still don’t care to break a tooth on a hard peanut; the thinly sliced almonds are soft enough in this ice cream to simply add texture without crunch. Have I rambled on long enough? Can you tell that I LOVE this ice cream? With temps well over 100 degrees in my part of the country, I’m still on a huge ice cream kick. I have hardly turned on my oven this summer. Last week, I started baking for our annual family camping trip and it felt strange to turn on the oven for a dessert. (The ice cream maker is so much easier!) I can hardly wait to get out of the heat and head to the lake for a few days with the family!
Chocolate Almond Ice Cream Recipe
{originally published 7/15/13 – recipe notes and photos updated 4/7/21}
