Custard Ice Cream Base

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Gather all ingredients.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Heat heavy cream and half-and-half in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium-low heat until barely simmering, stirring frequently. Reduce heat to low.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Whisk egg yolks, sugar, and salt together in a large bowl until thoroughly combined.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Slowly pour about 1/2 cup of hot cream mixture into egg yolk mixture, whisking constantly. Repeat three times more, whisking thoroughly before adding each additional 1/2 cup of hot cream to egg yolk mixture. Pour egg yolk mixture back into the saucepan with remaining hot cream, and whisk constantly over medium-low heat until the mixture thickens and will coat the back of a spoon, 5 to 8 minutes. Do not let mixture boil.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Pour ice cream base into a bowl and allow to cool for about 20 minutes; place in refrigerator and chill overnight.'}

6. 6

   {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'The next day, pour into an ice cream maker, and freeze according to the manufacturer's directions.'}

7. 7

   {'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'Remove the ice cream, pack into a covered container, and freeze for 2 hours or overnight before serving. Enjoy!'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (8 servings total)