2
21⁄2 cups half-and-half
4 egg yolks
1 cup sugar
1
1
⁄2 cups whipping cream
1 tablespoon vanilla
1
⁄8 teaspoon salt
In medium saucepan over medium heat, heat half-and-half until very hot but not boiling, stirring
often. Set aside.
Place egg yolks and sugar in mixer bowl. Attach bowl and flat beater to mixer. Turn to Speed 2; mix
until light and lemon color. Continuing on Speed 2, gradually add half-and-half; mix until blended.
Return half-and-half mixture to medium saucepan; cook over medium-low heat until slightly
thickened and mixture coats a metal spoon, stirring constantly. Do not boil. Transfer
half-and-half mixture to medium bowl. Add whipping cream, vanilla, and salt; mix well. Cover;
refrigerate at least 4 hours to overnight.
Pour ice cream mixture into dessert maker; turn on Mix and Freeze Switches. Freeze about 20
minutes. When desired consistency is reached, serve immediately or dispense into chilled container,
cover, and freeze.
Yield: 13 servings (1⁄2 cup per serving).
Per Serving: About 230 cal, 2 g pro, 19 g carb, 16 g total fat, 9 g sat fat, 120 mg chol, 55 mg sod.
VARIATION: GINGERED PEACH ICE CREAM
To finished French Vanilla Ice Cream, fold in 2 cups chopped, peeled fresh or canned peaches and
2 tablespoons finely chopped crystallized ginger.
Yield: 16 servings (1⁄2 cup per serving).
Per Serving: About 210 cal, 2 g pro, 20 g carb, 13 g total fat, 8 g sat fat, 95 mg chol, 45 mg sod.
FRENCH VANILLA ICE CREAM