Vanilla Ice Cream Recipe

Ice Cream Preparation

1. 1

   Prepare the Base

   In a medium saucepan, combine heavy cream, whole milk, sugar, and salt. Heat over medium heat until the mixture is steaming but not boiling.

2. 2

   Whisk the Egg Yolks

   In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg yolks. Slowly pour about half of the warm cream mixture into the yolks while whisking continuously to temper the yolks.

3. 3

   Combine and Cook

   Pour the tempered yolk mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining cream mixture. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon (about 5-10 minutes).

4. 4

   Add Vanilla

   Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Let the mixture cool to room temperature.

5. 5

   Chill the Mixture

   Cover and refrigerate the mixture for at least 4 hours or overnight to chill thoroughly.

6. 6

   Churn the Ice Cream

   Pour the chilled mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions until it reaches a soft-serve consistency.

7. 7

   Freeze

   Transfer the ice cream to an airtight container and freeze for at least 4 hours, or until firm.