Gluten Free Citrus Ugandan Vanilla Ice Cream with Extract

Ingredients

• 2 cups heavy cream (480 ml)
• 1 cup whole milk (240 ml)
• 0.75 cup granulated sugar (150 g)
• 6 large egg yolks
• 0.125 tsp fine sea salt
• 2 tsp VanillaGoods Ugandan vanilla extract (10 ml)
• 1 tbsp orange zest (6 g)

Instructions

1. 1. Flavor note: Rub the orange zest into the sugar with your fingers first to release its fragrant oils.
2. 2. Warm the cream, milk, and vanilla in a saucepan over medium heat until it steams and small bubbles form at the edges, about 5 minutes. Don't let it boil.
3. 3. In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks with the sugar and salt until the mixture turns pale yellow and thickens slightly, about 2 minutes.
4. 4. Slowly pour about a cup of the hot cream into the yolks while whisking constantly, then pour everything back into the saucepan. Cook gently, stirring, until the custard thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon (170F/77C).
5. 5. Strain the custard through a fine sieve into a clean bowl, then chill until cold, at least 4 hours or overnight. Churn in an ice cream maker per the manufacturer's directions until thick and soft-serve consistency.
6. 6. Transfer to a container and freeze at least 4 hours, until firm enough to scoop.