I started experimenting with making ice cream last year, but as with most things I quickly got lazy and wanted to simplify the process. Most recipes require scalding the milk and tempering the eggs – turns out this is completely superfluous! By just combining all ingredients and warming, you can create a custard base that will churn up nice and silky!
Ice Cream Base
Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1/8 tsp sea salt
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1 tsp vanilla
Instructions
- Whisk together the eggs and sugar until the yolks are a pale yellow. Combine egg mixture and remaining ingredients in a saucepan.
- Cook over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, making sure not to boil. Remove from heat when the mixture is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.
- Strain through a fine mesh strainer into a bowl, cool to room temperature. Chill in refrigerator overnight.
- Churn in an ice cream maker.
