Split the vanilla bean lengthwise and scrape out the seeds. Heat the milk and cream with the vanilla bean and its seeds in a pot over medium heat, until just below a boil.
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2
In a bowl, beat the egg yolks, sugar and salt until smooth.
Bowl
3
Pour the hot milk in a thin stream, about a third of it first, into the mixture of egg yolks, whisking constantly.
⚙ Tempering eggsWhisk
💡The hot liquid goes into the eggs slowly while whisking, and only about a third of it in the first batch: that way they warm gradually and don't turn into scrambled eggs.
4
Return everything to the pot and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the custard thickens and coats the back of the spoon. Don't let it boil.
StoveSmall saucepanWooden spoon
💡Take it off the heat the moment the custard coats the back of the spoon (a line drawn with your finger stays sharp): a few more minutes on the heat and the yolks curdle into lumps. Straining removes whatever curdled anyway.
5
Strain and chill completely in the fridge.
Fine sieveRefrigerator
6
Churn the mixture in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer's instructions, and transfer to the freezer.
Ice cream makerFreezer
💡A completely cold mixture freezes faster in the machine, with small ice crystals, and the ice cream comes out smooth.
7
Take the ice cream out of the freezer 15 minutes before serving, so it softens a little.
241calories
4 gprotein
23 gcarbs
14 gfat
● protein 7%● carbs 39%● fat 54%
Per serving (120 g), of 8 servings
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⚖ About the ingredients
Heavy cream: measured in cup in this recipe: 1 cup = 240 g · 324 kcal per 100 g · More about Heavy cream →
Whole milk: measured in cup in this recipe: 1 cup = 240 g · 60 kcal per 100 g · More about Whole milk →
Freezer· 💡 Workaround, changes the dish: Refrigerator (Takes much longer) · Ice bath (For quick chilling)
Refrigerator· Also works: Freezer (Chills faster; don't let it freeze) · Ice bath (Ice bath)
Stove· 💡 Workaround, changes the dish: Portable hot plate (one weaker burner) · Camping gas stove (One burner, outdoors) · Electric pressure cooker (multicooker) (One pot, no real shallow frying)
Ice cream maker· 💡 Workaround, changes the dish: Freezer (Freeze and stir every 30 minutes; ice crystals) · Food processor (Frozen fruit "nice cream")
Small saucepan· Also works: Pot (None) · Frying pan (A deep pan for sauces)
Bowl· Also works: Pot (None)
Fine sieve· Also works: Cheesecloth (Cheesecloth over a sieve)· 💡 Workaround, changes the dish: Colander (Lets more through)
Whisk· Also works: Hand mixer (None)· 💡 Workaround, changes the dish: Fork (Beat with a fork, less air)
Wooden spoon· Also works: Silicone spatula (None) · Spoon / teaspoon (regular) (a regular spoon gets hot)
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