Frutos Secos

Ice cream nut topping

Ice cream nut topping
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Ingredient Information

Name

Ice cream nut topping

Category

Frutos Secos

Popularity

2 recipes

Status

Inactive

Description

Walnut ice cream topping is a delicious and versatile ingredient primarily used to enhance desserts and ice creams with a unique flavor and texture. It consists of a sweet and creamy mixture that incorporates pieces or chopped walnuts, providing a crunchy contrast and a characteristic nutty aroma.

This type of topping originates from the North American baking tradition, where nuts are a classic complement to ice creams and cold desserts, although its use has spread throughout Latin America due to its popularity and distinctive flavor.

Properties: in addition to its pleasant taste and crunchy texture, walnut ice cream topping provides some nutritional benefits inherent to walnuts, such as healthy fatty acids, proteins, and antioxidants. However, it should be consumed in moderation due to its added sugar and fat content.

In different Hispanic American countries, walnut ice cream topping may also be known as nut topping, walnut dressing, or simply walnut cream for ice cream, depending on the presentation and specific preparation.

Nutritional Properties

2.5g
fiber
20mcg
folate
180mg
potassium
18g
sugars
250
calories
0mcg
lycopene
3g
proteins
0.5mg
vitamin c
18g
total fats
3.5g
saturated fats
20g
carbohydrates

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