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French Vanilla Ice Cream

Experience the timeless delight of traditional French Vanilla Ice Cream—pure indulgence in every scoop.

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Indulge in the creamy perfection of this Classic French Vanilla Ice Cream (also known as frozen custard). With simple steps and quality ingredients, this recipe yields a rich, velvety base that promises a scoop of pure delight. Perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings, it's a timeless treat to savor any time of year.

  • 1 14 cup (305 g) 12% cream
  • 1 14 cup (305 g) 12% cream

Heat half-and-half in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring often, until bubbles form around the edge of the pan. Do not boil. Remove from heat.

  • 4 large egg yolks
  • 12 cup (100 g) white granulated sugar
  • 4 large egg yolks
  • 12 cup (100 g) white granulated sugar

In a mixing bowl, beat egg yolks and sugar on low for 1 minute, or until well blended and slightly thickened. Very gradually add in the warm half-and-half on low; mix until blended.

Return mixture to the same saucepan; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until small bubbles form around the edge and the mixture is steamy. Do not boil.

Return mixture to the same saucepan; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until small bubbles form around the edge and the mixture is steamy. Do not boil.

  • 1 14 cup (298 g) heavy cream
  • 2 tsp (10 g) vanilla extract
  • pinch of (0 g) salt
  • 1 14 cup (298 g) heavy cream
  • 2 tsp (10 g) vanilla extract
  • pinch of (0 g) salt

Transfer the mixture to a large bowl. Gently stir in cream, vanilla and salt,

Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours, or until cold.

Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours, or until cold.


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