Description
Rich, creamy, and indulgent homemade gourmet ice creams made with simple ingredients and customizable flavors. Perfect for elevating your dessert game with a luxurious, hand-crafted touch.
Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract (or flavor of choice)
- 5 large egg yolks
- Pinch of salt
- Optional mix-ins: chocolate chips, caramel swirls, crushed cookies, fruit purees, or nuts
Instructions
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the milk, cream, and half the sugar. Heat until warm but not boiling.
- In a separate bowl, whisk egg yolks with the remaining sugar until pale and slightly thickened.
- Slowly pour a small amount of the warm cream mixture into the yolks, whisking constantly to temper the eggs.
- Gradually pour the tempered yolk mixture back into the saucepan, stirring constantly over medium heat until it thickens slightly and coats the back of a spoon (about 170°F or 77°C).
- Remove from heat, stir in salt and vanilla extract (or flavor of choice).
- Strain the custard through a fine mesh sieve into a clean bowl and let it cool completely.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Churn in an ice cream maker according to manufacturer’s instructions until thick and creamy.
- Fold in any desired mix-ins, transfer to a lidded container, and freeze for 4 hours or until firm.
Notes
- For chocolate ice cream, whisk in 1/2 cup melted dark chocolate into the warm custard.
- For fruit flavors, swirl in pureed berries or mango after churning.
- To make it without an ice cream maker, freeze and stir every 30 minutes for 3–4 hours.
- Always chill the custard thoroughly before churning for the smoothest texture.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churned
- Cuisine: International