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Vanilla Frozen Custard
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A dense, smooth frozen dessert like ice cream but made from an egg yolk custard base and churned with very little air. Serve it soft from the machine or firm it up in the freezer. Makes 900 ml in about 8 hr 40 min.
Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Cooling
8 hr
Total
8 hr 40 min
Servings
6
Diet
Gluten free
Ingredients
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servings
Scales from a half to a double batch; give a bigger batch a little more time.
- 1 ½ cups (360 ml)whole milk
- 1 cup (240 ml)heavy cream
- ⅔ cup (130 g)granulated sugar
- 6 (108 g)egg yolks
- 1vanilla bean, split, seeds scraped
- 1 pinchfine sea salt
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Instructions
- Heat the milk, cream, half the sugar, the vanilla bean and its seeds, and the salt in a saucepan until steaming. Cover and steep for 15 minutes.
- Whisk the yolks with the remaining sugar until pale.
- Whisk about half a cup of the warm milk into the yolks to temper them, then pour the mixture back into the pan.
- Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly with a spatula, to 175 F (79 C), when it coats the back of the spoon and a finger drawn through stays clear, 5 to 8 minutes; it must reach at least 160 F (71 C).
- Strain into a bowl set in ice water and stir until cool, then remove the bean.
- Cover and chill at least 6 hours or overnight.
- Churn in an ice cream maker for 20 to 25 minutes until thick and creamy.
- Serve soft, or freeze 2 hours for scoopable.
Tips
- Chill the base thoroughly; a cold base churns denser with less air.
- Do not overheat past 180 F (82 C) or the yolks curdle; strain if they do.
- Serve within 2 days at full smoothness.
- Cook the custard base to at least 160 F (71 C) to cook the yolks, then chill quickly and keep refrigerated before churning.
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Recipe FAQ
How long does it take to make vanilla frozen custard?
Plan on 15 minutes of prep and 25 minutes of cooking, plus 8 hours to chill. The recipe makes 900 ml (6 servings).
How should I store vanilla frozen custard?
Freeze in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
Can I make vanilla frozen custard ahead?
Yes. It needs time to chill and set, so it is a good one to make the day before you serve it.
Can I use a different form of vanilla?
Yes. This recipe uses 1 vanilla bean, split, seeds scraped. Each teaspoon of pure vanilla extract can be swapped for 1 teaspoon of vanilla bean paste, the seeds of half a vanilla bean, or 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla powder. Paste and seeds add the classic dark specks.
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Nutrition
Per serving = 1 of 6 servings this recipe makes.
314
Calories / serving
21.2g
Fat
26.4g
Carbs
5.8g
Protein
26.0g
Sugar
Whole recipe (6 servings): ~1884 cal · 127g fat · 158g carbs · 35g protein · 156g sugar
Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.
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