Ingredients
The following ingredients have 4 Servings
- 2 cups heavy cream (divided)
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon fleur de sel
- 1 vanilla bean
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 cup salted caramel sauce ( , cooled )
Instruction
- Prepare vanilla bean ice cream base by combining 1 cup heavy cream, whole milk and sugar in a heavy medium saucepan. Cut vanilla bean in half lengthwise. Scrape out seeds, adding to the cream mixture and then place empty vanilla pods directly into the mixture.
- Meanwhile, whisk together egg yolk and remaining one cup cream. Ladle a small amount, approximately 1/2 cup hot cream mixture to egg yolk, whisking constantly until blended. Then pour egg yolk mixture back into the sauce pot, continuing a vigorous whisk.
- Continue whisking to prevent the egg yolk from setting up and cooking. Cook for 5 additional minutes, or until mixture has come to a low simmer. Remove from heat and run through a fine sieve to remove any large bits that would result in your ice cream being less than smooth. Place cream mixture into a large plastic container. Add vanilla bean pods to add additional flavor while the mixture cools. Remove before adding to the ice cream maker.
- Combine cream mixture with salted caramel sauce. Cover tightly and refrigerate overnight.
- Make ice cream according to the manufacturers directions and then freeze overnight to reach a harder consistency.
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how you liked it!