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Paçoca Ice Cream Recipe

Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup paçoca (crumbled)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract

Special equipment needed:
- Ice cream maker

Step-by-step instructions:
1. In a large bowl, whisk together sweetened condensed milk, heavy cream, whole milk, and vanilla extract until well combined.
2. Add crumbled paçoca to the mixture and stir until evenly distributed.
3. Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions.
4. Once the ice cream is done churning, transfer it to a freezer-safe container and freeze for at least 4 hours or until firm.
5. Scoop and serve.


- Time:
Preparation time: 10 minutes
- Cooking time: 20-30 minutes (churning time)
5. Temperature:
- Churning temperature: according to the manufacturer's instructions
- Freezing temperature: 0°F (-18°C)
Serving size:
- 6 servings

Nutritional information:
- Calories: 360
- Fat: 22g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Protein: 7g

Substitutions for ingredients:
- Heavy cream can be substituted with coconut cream for a dairy-free version.
- Whole milk can be substituted with almond milk or soy milk for a dairy-free version.
- Paçoca can be substituted with peanut butter or chopped peanuts.

Variations:
- Add chocolate chips or cocoa powder for a chocolate paçoca ice cream.
- Add caramel sauce or dulce de leche for a caramel paçoca ice cream.
- Add sliced bananas or strawberries for a fruity paçoca ice cream.

Tips and tricks:
- Make sure the ice cream mixture is well chilled before churning for best results.
- If the ice cream is too hard after freezing, let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes before scooping.
- For a creamier texture, add an extra 1/4 cup of heavy cream to the mixture.

Storage instructions:
- Store the ice cream in a freezer-safe container with a tight-fitting lid.

Reheating instructions:
- Not applicable.

Presentation ideas:
- Serve the ice cream in a bowl or cone.
- Top with additional crumbled paçoca or chopped peanuts.

Garnishes:
- Crumbled paçoca or chopped peanuts.

Pairings:
- Serve with a cup of coffee or tea.

Suggested side dishes:
- Not applicable.

Troubleshooting advice:
- If the ice cream is too soft after churning, freeze it for an additional hour or two before serving.
- If the ice cream is too hard after freezing, let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes before scooping.

Food safety advice:
- Make sure all ingredients are fresh and properly stored.

Food history:
- Paçoca is a traditional Brazilian candy made with ground peanuts and sugar.

Flavor profiles:
- Sweet, nutty, and creamy.

Serving suggestions:
- Serve as a dessert or snack.

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Region: Brazilian

Taste: Sweet, Nutty, Creamy, Crunchy