Nerd Ice Cream

It's almost unbelievable to me that an entire month has passed since I last posted.  Then again, life has been NUTS '"round these parts" and some days, getting anything done is a task in and of itself!

A while back (aka... while we were still in the great state of Texas - when I still had access to my amazing Kitchen Aid and ice cream maker attachment...) I made a number of different ice cream recipes.  I thought August would be a great time to whip those out, seeing as this is the perfect weather for a cold treat.  :)

I know I promised (a month ago...) that I would next post the sequel to the Grilled Kebabs, but alas, those pictures are currently trapped on my camera until the cord is found (amongst thousands of boxes)... so... here we go!  I nice, cool dessert for a hot summer night!  OH.. and I have been brainstorming a new name for the blog, as we'll be living in a new apartment.  Only seems fitting!

Nerd Ice Cream
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup milk
2 cups heavy cream
pinch of salt
vanilla extract (about 2 tsp)
1 large box of nerds (or 3-4 small boxes)

Mix sugar and milk in saucepan over medium-low heat until sugar is dissolved.  Take off heat and add in salt and vanilla.  Let cool completely and then add in heavy cream.

Transfer the mixture to an ice cream maker, following the manufacture's instructions.  Once ice cream is almost done mixing, pour the Nerds in and let mix for another minute or two.  Remove ice cream from the ice cream maker, place into either your freezing container or another bowl.

Let sit for at least six hours to harden.