French Vanilla Ice Cream
Indulge in homemade French vanilla ice cream, a creamy, custard-based treat that’s perfect for hot summer days. With heavy cream, whole milk, egg yolks, and vanilla, this ice cream offers a smooth texture and a rich flavor that beats store-bought versions.
Equipment
- Whisk
- Mixing bowl
- Fine-mesh sieve
- Ice cream maker (optional)
- Freezer-safe container (for no-churn method)
Ingredients
- 2 cups Heavy Cream
- 3/4 cup Whole Milk
- 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
- 5 Egg Yolks
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla Bean Extract, or Paste
- Pinch of Salt
Instructions
Create the Egg Yolk Mixture:
- Whisk egg yolks and sugar in a bowl until pale and creamy.
Slowly Add Cream and Milk:
- Gradually add the heated cream and milk mixture to the egg yolk mixture while whisking continuously.
Cook the Custard:
- Stir the mixture over low heat until it thickens and coats the back of a spoon, reaching 170°F (77°C).
Strain and Chill:
- Strain the custard through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any lumps. Stir in vanilla extract, then chill in the fridge for a few hours or overnight.
Churn the Ice Cream:
- With Ice Cream Maker: Chill the ice cream maker’s freezer bowl for 24 hours before adding the custard. Churn for 20-25 minutes until creamy.
- Without Ice Cream Maker: Freeze the custard in ice cube trays, then blend the frozen cubes with remaining custard. Freeze for 4-8 hours, or until scoopable.
Serve and Enjoy:
- Scoop and serve your homemade French vanilla ice cream.
Nutrition
Serving: 125gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 3gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 155mgSodium: 40mgPotassium: 180mgSugar: 19gVitamin A: 700IUCalcium: 80mgIron: 0.5mg
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