Absolutely! 🍨 Custard Ice cream is the creamiest kind — richer than regular ice cream because it’s made with egg yolks, which give it a silky, luxurious texture. Here’s a classic vanilla custard ice cream recipe you can make at home (with or without an ice cream maker!).
🍦 Classic Custard Ice Cream (Vanilla Bean)
đź›’ Ingredients:
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2 cups heavy cream
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1 cup whole milk
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Âľ cup granulated sugar
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5 large egg yolks
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1 whole vanilla bean, split (or 2 tsp vanilla extract)
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Pinch of salt
👩‍🍳 Instructions:
1. Heat the Milk & Cream
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In a saucepan, combine heavy cream, milk, and half the sugar.
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Add the vanilla bean seeds (scrape from the pod) and the pod itself.
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Heat over medium, stirring, until just steaming (don’t boil). Then remove from heat.
2. Whisk Egg Yolks
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In a bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, remaining sugar, and a pinch of salt until pale and creamy.
3. Temper the Yolks
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Slowly pour a little of the warm cream mixture into the yolks while whisking constantly to temper them (so they don’t scramble).
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Gradually add more of the cream, whisking, then pour everything back into the saucepan.
4. Cook the Custard
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Cook over low to medium heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon or spatula, until it thickens slightly and coats the back of the spoon. This happens around 170–175°F (77–80°C).
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Do not let it boil!
5. Strain & Cool
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Remove from heat and strain through a fine sieve into a clean bowl to catch any curdled bits or vanilla pod.
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Let cool to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
6. Churn the Ice Cream
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Pour the chilled custard into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions (usually 20–25 minutes).
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Transfer to a container and freeze for a few hours to firm up.
❄️ No ice cream maker? Pour into a freezer-safe dish and stir every 30–60 minutes for the first few hours to break up ice crystals.
🍓 Customize It:
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Stir in fruit purees, chocolate chips, cookie chunks, or caramel swirls just before freezing.
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Add a touch of liqueur (like rum or KahlĂşa) to enhance flavor and improve scoopability.
Would you like a chocolate, coffee, or fruit-flavored custard ice cream variation too?