Homemade French Vanilla Ice Cream

  • Number of Servings: 16
Ingredients
2 1/2 cups (590 ml) half and half8 egg yolks1 cup (235 ml) sugar2 1/2 cups (590 ml) whipping cream4 teaspoons (20 ml) vanilla1/8 teaspoon (.5 ml) salt
Directions
In medium suacepan over medium heat, heat half and half until very hot but not boiling, stirring ofter. Remove from heat; set aside.

Place egg yolks and sugar in mixing bowl. Attach bowl and wire whip to mixer. Turn to speed 2 and mix about 30 seconds; or until well blended and slightly thickened. Continue on Speed 2, very gradually add half and half mixture to medium saucepan; cook over medium heat until small bubbles form around edge and mixture is steamy, stirring constantly. Do Not Boil. Transfer half and half mixture into large bowl; stir in whipping cream, vanilla and salt. Cover and chill thoroughly, at least 8 hours.

Assemble the ice cream machine on the mixer. Turn to speed 1. Using a container with a spout, pour mixture into freezer bowl. Continue on Stir for 15 to 20 minutes or until desired consistency. Immediatley transfer ice cream into serving dishes, or freeze in an airtight container.

Serving Size: 16- 1/2 cup servings

Number of Servings: 16

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MAYFIELD0801.

Servings Per Recipe: 16
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 303.8
  • Total Fat: 24.4 g
  • Cholesterol: 200.8 mg
  • Sodium: 52.0 mg
  • Total Carbs: 18.7 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.0 g
  • Protein: 3.8 g

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