Caramel Ice Cream

Makes 3.5 cups
Elyse Elyse

ingredients

  • 1 vanilla bean
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups whipping cream
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 6 large egg yolks

directions

  • 1

    1. Split vanilla bean in half lengthwise. Scrape seeds into a large saucepan. Add bean. Add sugar and 1/4 cup water.

  • 2

    2. Stir over medium heat until syrup turns a deep amber color (about 8 minutes). Remove from heat.

  • 3

    3. Warm cream in a pan. Add warm cream to caramel a bit at a time. (Be careful, it will bubble a lot.)

  • 4

    4. Stir over low heat until caramel is mixed in (about 4 minutes).

  • 5

    5. Add milk and bring to a simmer. Whisk egg yolks in a large bowl. Gradually mix egg yolks into cream mixture in a double boiler until custard thickens (about 5 mins). Strain and refridgerate until cool.

  • 6

    6. Freeze in ice cream maker.

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