Creamy Country Ice Cream

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Servings: 1 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A rich, custard-based vanilla ice cream with a silky texture and deep, comforting flavor.
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This Creamy Country Ice Cream is the ultimate comfort dessert, offering a luxurious, custard-like richness that store-bought versions simply can’t match. By cooking egg yolks into a sugar syrup before folding in whipped cream, you achieve an incredibly smooth and stable texture that freezes beautifully without becoming icy. The flavor is pure, classic vanilla, allowing the natural sweetness of the dairy and eggs to shine through. It’s perfect for summer picnics, holiday dinners, or a cozy night in. While it requires a bit more effort than a no-churn recipe, the result is a sophisticated, old-fashioned treat that feels like a warm hug in a bowl. Serve it with fresh berries, warm sauce, or just a sprinkle of sea salt for the perfect finish.

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Creamy Country Ice Cream

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 1 Calories: 531.3

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This Creamy Country Ice Cream is the ultimate comfort dessert, offering a luxurious, custard-like richness that store-bought versions simply can't match. By cooking egg yolks into a sugar syrup before folding in whipped cream, you achieve an incredibly smooth and stable texture that freezes beautifully without becoming icy. The flavor is pure, classic vanilla, allowing the natural sweetness of the dairy and eggs to shine through. It&# 226;ÂÂs perfect for summer picnics, holiday dinners, or a cozy night in. While it requires a bit more effort than a no-churn recipe, the result is a sophisticated, old-fashioned treat that feels like a warm hug in a bowl. Serve it with fresh berries, warm sauce, or just a sprinkle of sea salt for the perfect finish.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. In a small saucepan, combine the water and sugar.
  2. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar dissolves.
  3. Boil for exactly 2 minutes, then remove from heat.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, beat the egg yolks at high speed until pale and slightly thickened.
  5. While continuing to beat the yolks at high speed, slowly drizzle in the hot sugar syrup in a thin, steady stream.
  6. Continue beating the egg mixture for about 5 minutes, or until it has cooled to room temperature and thickened slightly.
  7. In a separate chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
  8. Gently fold the whipped cream into the egg yolk mixture using a spatula, being careful not to deflate the cream.
  9. Stir in the vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
  10. Pour the mixture into your ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions.
  11. Transfer the churned ice cream to an airtight container and freeze for at least 4 hours until firm.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1

Amount Per Serving
Calories 531.3kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 43.2g67%
Saturated Fat 26.4g132%
Cholesterol 132.0mg44%
Sodium 11.3mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 34.6g12%
Dietary Fiber 0.8g4%
Sugars 33.3g
Protein 2.8g6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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