Description
Discover Tales Of A Kitchen’s journeyman ice cream recipe. Learn the techniques and ingredients I use to create this creamy, artisanal treat from scratch.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients:
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3 large egg yolks
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (for depth of sweetness)
- 1 vanilla bean (or 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract)
Optional Mix-Ins:
- Swirls of caramel or chocolate sauce
- Chopped nuts, fudge, or fresh berries
- A splash of bourbon or rum for an adult twist
Instructions
Prepare the Base:
- In a medium saucepan, combine the heavy cream and whole milk. Heat over medium-low until small bubbles form around the edges, but do not let it boil.
- In a bowl, whisk the egg yolks with sugar until pale and slightly thickened.
- Temper the Eggs:
- Slowly add the hot milk mixture to the egg yolks while whisking constantly. This prevents curdling.
- Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook on low heat, stirring, until it thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon.
- Add Flavor: Remove from heat and stir in honey or maple syrup and vanilla extract (or scrape in the seeds of a vanilla bean).
- Chill the Mixture: Transfer the custard to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap (directly on the surface), and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Churn and Freeze:
- Pour the chilled mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Once churned, transfer to a freezer-safe container and freeze for at least 2 hours to firm up.
Notes
Making perfect journeyman ice cream begins with careful churning. It’s important to watch the temperature, timing, and how you store it. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you master the churning process.
Nutrition
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 120mg