Vanilla Ice Cream might have a reputation for being “basic,” but Vanilla Custard Ice Cream is anything but! It’s so good, you’ll eat it alone, but when paired with other desserts (cakes, pies, etc) it’s basically magic.
Easy Step-By-Step Instructions for Vanilla Custard Ice Cream
Free Printable Recipe for Old-Fashioned Vanilla Custard Ice Cream
Old-Fashioned Vanilla Custard Ice Cream
for 1½ quart Ice Cream maker
Ingredients
- ½ cup hot milk
- ½ cup half and half
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 egg yolks
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 can 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- 1 2/3 cups heavy cream
Instructions
- In microwave, heat milk at high power for 45 seconds. Make sure it’s hot, but do NOT boil.
- In a small sauce pan, whisk together sugar, egg yolks, and salt. While whisking vigorously, slowly drizzle in hot milk, and continue to whisk until completely incorporated. Add half and half, and place over medium heat. Whisk constantly until mixture begins to boil. Remove from heat, and add sweetened condensed milk, vanilla, and cream. Whisk completely.
- Cover mixture and refrigerate at least 2 hours.
- Churn mixture in ice cream maker according to manufacturer’s instructions. Enjoy it immediately, or transfer to an airtight freezer container, and allow to harden in the freezer.
Notes
For 4 quart machine, triple recipe.