Basic Ice Cream

Directions

1. 1
   bring cream and half-and-half to a simmer. add flavors to it during this step. turn off heat.
2. 2
   whisk egg yolks and sugar together until yolks lighten.
3. 3
   temper yolk mixture my adding a small amount of the hot cream mixture, and whisk to combine. add remaining cream mixture to combine, and return heat.
4. 4
   heat on low until mixture thickens slightly, stirring (not whisking) continuously.
5. 5
   strain, and refrigerate until cool, 2-4 hours.
6. 6
   freeze in an ice cream maker. if solids or chunks are desired, stir in after freezing in machine, but before freezing hard in freezer.