Christine Cooper
@ccooper
Classic Ice Cream Base
This classic ice cream base is rich and creamy, perfect for making your favorite ice cream flavors. With a blend of heavy cream, half-and-half, and egg yolks, it creates a smooth texture that will elevate any homemade ice cream. Chill it overnight for the best results!
Details
- Difficulty:easy
- Estimated Cost:N/A
- Ingredients:5
- Views:8
Recipe Information
- Prep time10 min.
- Cook time10 min.
- Total time20 min.
- Servings8
Ingredients
- 1 cup
- 3 cups
- 8
- 1 cup
- 1/8 teaspoon
Cooking Instructions
Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Classic Ice Cream Base.
Step 1
To start your delicious ice cream adventure, grab a heavy saucepan and combine the rich heavy cream with the smooth half-and-half cream.
Step 2
Place it over medium-low heat, stirring frequently until the mixture is just about to simmer—this is the sweet spot! Once you see those gentle bubbles forming, lower the heat to low to keep things cozy.
Step 3
In a separate large bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, sugar, and a pinch of salt until everything is beautifully blended and smooth.
Step 4
Now, it’s time to introduce the hot cream to the egg yolks.
Step 5
Slowly pour in about half a cup of the warm cream mixture while whisking constantly.
Step 6
This step is crucial as it helps temper the eggs, preventing them from scrambling.
Step 7
Repeat this process three more times, adding another half cup of hot cream each time and whisking thoroughly.
Step 8
Once your egg yolk mixture is warmed up and ready, pour it back into the saucepan with the remaining hot cream.
Step 9
Cook this luscious mixture over medium-low heat, whisking continuously until it thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon—this should take about 5 to 8 minutes.
Step 10
Keep a close eye on it; we want to avoid boiling! After achieving that perfect consistency, transfer your ice cream base to a bowl and let it cool for about 20 minutes.
Step 11
Once it’s cooled down, cover it and pop it in the refrigerator overnight to chill completely.
Step 12
This step is essential for developing those rich flavors.
Step 13
The next day, it’s time for the fun part! Pour your chilled mixture into an ice cream maker and freeze it according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Step 14
Once it’s reached that creamy, dreamy texture, transfer the ice cream to a covered container.
Step 15
For the best results, let it freeze for an additional two hours or even overnight before you dive in.
Step 16
And there you have it—your homemade ice cream is ready to be enjoyed! Whether you savor it on its own or pair it with your favorite dessert, this delightful treat is sure to impress.
Step 17
Enjoy every scoop!.