how to make Hard Custard Ice Cream

 

Preparation Time:

5 min

Difficulty:

Intermediate

Ingredients:

• 250ml of whole milk
• 250ml of heavy cream
• 150g of granulated sugar
• 4 large egg yolks
• 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract
• a pinch of salt

Kitchen Tools Needed:

• Mixing bowl
• Whisk
• Ice cream maker
• Measuring cups
• Measuring spoons

Instructions:

• In a mixing bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and granulated sugar until pale and creamy.
• In a saucepan, combine the whole milk and heavy cream, then heat over medium until just starting to simmer.
• Gradually whisk the hot milk mixture into the egg yolks to temper them, then return the mixture to the saucepan.
• Cook over low heat, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 5 minutes.
• Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.
• Let the mixture cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours until chilled.
• Pour the chilled mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions until it reaches a soft-serve consistency.
• Transfer the ice cream to a lidded container and freeze for at least 4 hours before serving.

Macros:

• Total Calories: 283kcal
• Carbs: 22g
• Proteins: 6g
• Fats: 18g