Basic Custard Ice Cream Base

5 ingredients
1 steps

Ingredients

  • 3 cups milk, see recipe description
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 8 egg yolks
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla (optional)

Directions

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    ["Have a strainer in a bowl ready over an ice bath.", "Bring the dairy to a simmer in a medium pot over medium-high heat--about 5 minutes. Watch it carefully so it doesn't boil over. Remove from heat as soon as you see bubbles forming and let sit until it's cooled to room temperature--about 10 minutes.", "Meanwhile, beat the eggs, sugar, and pinch of salt into a thick paste. When the dairy has cooled, stream it in while stirring the egg mixture.", "Once combined, return everything to the pan and cook over medium-low heat. Stir gently in an \"S\"" shape

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