Delicious DIY Ice Cream for Summer Recipe
This Delicious DIY Ice Cream for Summer Recipe transforms simple ingredients into frozen perfection.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Electric hand mixer or whisk
- Ice cream maker or freezer-safe container
- Rubber spatula
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Fine mesh strainer
Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large egg yolks
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Heat milk in saucepan over medium heat.
- Whisk egg yolks and sugar until pale.
- Slowly add warm milk to egg mixture.
- Return mixture to saucepan, cook until thickened.
- Strain custard through fine-mesh strainer.
- Stir in vanilla extract and salt.
- Add heavy cream to cooled custard base.
- Chill mixture for at least 2 hours.
- Churn in ice cream maker per instructions.
- Transfer to freezer container, freeze until firm.
Notes
- Use room temperature eggs for smoother mixing and better texture
- Strain the custard to remove any lumps for ultra-smooth ice cream
- Chill the mixture thoroughly before churning for best results
- Don't over-churn as it can make the ice cream grainy
- Add mix-ins during the last few minutes of churning
- Store in airtight container with plastic wrap pressed against surface