Take Hame Quart Of Ice Ice Cream Cream Recipe
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Ingredients
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Base Ice Cream Custard
Optional Mix-ins / Finish
Method
Base Ice Cream Custard
- 1
Warm the dairy
In a medium saucepan, combine 2 cups whole milk and 2 cups heavy cream. Warm over medium heat until small bubbles form around the edges and steam rises, about 5–7 minutes. Do not let it boil.
- 2
Whisk sugar and yolks
While the dairy warms, whisk 3 tablespoons granulated sugar with 4 large egg yolks in a medium bowl until the mixture is pale and slightly thickened, about 1–2 minutes.
- 3
Temper the yolks
Slowly ladle 1 cup of the hot milk-cream mixture into the yolks in a thin stream while whisking constantly to temper. This raises the yolks' temperature without cooking them.
- 4
Cook the custard
Pour the tempered yolk mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining milk-cream. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon or heatproof spatula, scraping the bottom, until the custard thickens enough to coat the back of the spoon and a finger drawn across the back leaves a clear trail (nappe), about 5–8 minutes. Temperature should reach about 175–180°F (80–82°C) if using a thermometer.
- 5
Strain and finish
Remove the saucepan from heat and immediately strain the custard through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean bowl to remove any cooked egg bits. Stir in 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract and a pinch of salt. Cool for 10–15 minutes at room temperature.
- 6
Chill thoroughly
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap, pressing the wrap directly onto the surface of the custard to prevent a skin from forming. Refrigerate until fully chilled, at least 4 hours or overnight for best texture.
Churning & Mix-ins
- 7
Prepare ice cream maker
Set up your ice cream maker according to the manufacturer's instructions. If it has a frozen bowl, ensure it has been frozen for the recommended time (usually 24 hours).
- 8
Churn
Pour the well-chilled custard into the ice cream maker and churn until it reaches a soft-serve consistency, typically 20–30 minutes depending on your machine.
- 9
Add mix-ins
During the last 3–5 minutes of churning, add 1/2 cup chocolate chips or chopped chocolate so they are evenly distributed.
- 10
- 11
Serve
Scoop ice cream into bowls or cones. If desired, sprinkle with a few flakes of sea salt (about 1/4 teaspoon divided) for contrast. Let scoops sit a minute at room temperature for easier serving.