Description
This vanilla frozen custard is ultra creamy and rich with real vanilla and egg yolks. Make this easy homemade frozen custard in an ice cream maker for a luxurious dessert.
Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar
- Pinch kosher salt
- 6 large egg yolks
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Add the heavy cream, whole milk, granulated sugar, and salt to a medium saucepan over medium low heat.
- Heat for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring often, until the sugar dissolves and the mixture steams but does not boil. Remove from heat.
- Whisk the egg yolks in a separate bowl until smooth.
- Slowly drizzle about ½ cup of the warm cream mixture into the egg yolks while whisking constantly to temper the eggs.
- Pour the tempered egg mixture back into the saucepan and whisk to combine.
- Return the saucepan to medium low heat and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens slightly and coats the back of a spoon, about 4 to 6 minutes. Do not boil.
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Pour the custard through a fine mesh strainer into a clean bowl.
- Cool to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight until completely chilled.
- Churn the custard in an ice cream maker according to manufacturer instructions, about 20 to 30 minutes, until soft serve consistency.
- Serve immediately or transfer to an airtight container and freeze 1 to 2 hours for a firmer texture.
Notes
- Do not let the custard boil or the eggs may curdle.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Ice Cream Maker
- Cuisine: American