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Classic Vanilla Frozen Custard

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Classic Vanilla Frozen Custard is a timeless dessert of rich, thick, vanilla frozen custard that is perfect for toppings!

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Heavy Whipping Cream
  • 1 cup Whole Milk
  • 1/2 cup Sugar
  • 4-6 Egg Yolks
  • 3 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1 pinch Salt

Instructions

  • Bring to a simmer over medium-low heat the heavy whipping cream, milk, and sugar and set aside.
  • Separate the egg yolk from the egg whites and whisk the yolks to break them up.
  • Slowly drizzle a cup of the hot dairy mixture into the egg yolks and whisk continuously. Go slowly! You don't want to curdle the eggs.
  • Add the tempered egg yolks to the dairy mixture and return to medium-low heat. Add the vanilla and salt. Cook, whisking constantly until the custard has thickened slightly.
  • Let the custard sit on the counter until cooled, and then cover and chill it in the fridge until cold, or overnight.
  • Pour the custard through a sieve to remove any curdled egg yolk and add it into the ice cream maker. Let it churn for maybe 20-30 minutes, or according to your ice cream maker's instructions.
  • Remove the frozen custard from the ice cream maker into an air-tight container and chill it in the freezer to set up for a couple of hours.
  • Enjoy!