Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
1 cup

sugar

2 cup

whole milk

0.25 tsp

sea salt

1 cup

heavy cream

5 unit

egg yolks

0.5 tsp

vanilla extract

Step 1
~5 min

Spread sugar in a saucepan and cook over medium heat until melted.

Step 2
~5 min

Stir melted sugar until it turns dark amber and foams.

Step 3
~5 min

Remove from heat and immediately add milk (mixture will bubble).

Step 4
~5 min

Set saucepan over low heat, add salt, and stir until caramel dissolves.

Step 5
~5 min

Pour cream into a bowl with a mesh strainer on top.

Step 6
~5 min

Whisk egg yolks in a separate bowl and gradually add warm caramel mixture.

Step 7
~5 min

Pour warmed yolks back into the saucepan.

Step 8
~5 min

Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until custard coats a spatula.

Step 9
~5 min

Pour custard through the strainer into the heavy cream.

Step 10
~5 min

Stir in vanilla and add more salt to taste.

Step 11
~5 min

Set the bowl of custard over a larger bowl of ice water and stir until cool.

Step 12
~5 min

Cover and refrigerate until chilled.

Step 13
~5 min

Freeze in an ice cream machine according to instructions.

Step 14
~5 min

Stir in mix-ins after churning.

Key Technique: Churning

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

For a deeper caramel flavor, cook the sugar until it's a very dark amber.

Make sure to chill the custard completely before churning for the best texture.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 mins

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Yes, can be made a day ahead.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with fresh fruit.

Top with whipped cream and nuts.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Brownies
Apple pie

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

United States

Cultural Significance

Popular dessert in many cultures.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Birthday parties
Summer holidays

Occasion Tags

Summer
Party
Birthday

Popularity Score

70/100