How to Make Ice Cream Base - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like homemade ice cream. The creamy texture, the smooth taste, and the endless flavor possibilities make it a favorite treat for people of all ages. But before you can dive into creating unique ice cream flavors, you need a solid base to start from. That's where this ice cream base recipe comes in.

Creating a rich and creamy ice cream base is the foundation of all homemade ice cream. Once you have the perfect base, you can add in your favorite mix-ins, fruits, an...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 3 cups half-and-half cream
  • 8 egg yolks
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 hrs 30 mins
  • Total Time: 10 hrs 45 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Pour the heavy cream and half-and-half cream into a heavy saucepan, place over medium-low heat, and heat until barely simmering, stirring frequently. Turn the heat down to low.
  • Whisk together the egg yolks, sugar, and salt in a large bowl until thoroughly combined.
  • Slowly pour about 1/2 cup of hot cream mixture into the egg yolk mixture, whisking constantly. Repeat three times more, whisking thoroughly before adding each additional 1/2 cup of hot cream to the egg yolk mixture. Pour the egg yolk mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining hot cream, and whisk constantly over medium-low heat until the mixture thickens and will coat the back of a spoon, 5 to 8 minutes. Do not let mixture boil.
  • Pour the ice cream base into a bowl and allow to cool for about 20 minutes; place in refrigerator and chill overnight. The next day, pour into an ice cream maker, and freeze according to the manufacturer's directions. Remove the ice cream, pack into a covered container, and freeze for 2 hours or overnight before serving.
  • Nutrition

    370 cal.

    • Total Fat: 26g
    • Saturated Fat: 15g
    • Cholesterol: 279mg
    • Sodium: 93mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 30g
    • Total Sugars: 25g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 136mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 159mg