Ice Cream Custard Base

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A rich custard base for making ice cream, flavored with vanilla beans.

00:30:00 total

Serves 4

medium

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Ingredients

  1. heavy cream - as needed
  2. milk - as needed
  3. egg yolk - from 2 eggs
  4. sugar - to taste
  5. salt - a pinch (a pinch)
  6. vanilla beans - to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat milk and cream: Heat the milk and heavy cream on medium heat until steamy hot.
  2. Combine with yolks: Combine the hot cream mixture with the egg yolks, sugar, and salt. Return to low heat and stir until thickened, coating the back of a spoon.
  3. Chill: Drain the mixture and chill. This base can be used to make ice cream or other custards.

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