Ben & Jerry’s Americone Dream
Ben & Jerry's Americone Dream ice cream was introduced in 2007 and quickly became one of the brand's most popular flavors. The ice cream is named after the famous American comedian Stephen Colbert, who wanted to create a flavor that perfectly embodies American sweet tooth. Rich in caramel, chocolate, and crunchy waffle cone pieces, the ice cream is both silky and textured, making every bite a new experience. Although the original version is available in stores, this homemade version allows you to enjoy this special combination at home and even vary the ingredients according to your own taste.
Ingredients for this recipe
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Preparation Steps
1
In a medium saucepan, combine the milk, heavy cream, sugar, salt, and vanilla extract. Heat over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is warm but not boiling.
2
Meanwhile, in a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks until light and pale. Slowly drizzle a ladleful of the warm milk mixture into the egg yolks while whisking constantly to temper them.
3
Pour the tempered egg yolk mixture back into the saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the custard thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon. This usually takes about 5-7 minutes.
4
Strain the custard through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean bowl. Let it cool to room temperature before covering and refrigerating for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight.
5
Pour the chilled custard into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions.
6
Once the ice cream is nearly finished churning, gently fold in the roughly crushed waffle cone pieces and the chopped dark chocolate chunks, ensuring they are evenly distributed.
7
Layer the ice cream into a freezer-safe container, drizzling the caramel sauce between layers to create a marbled effect.
8
Freeze the ice cream for at least 2 hours, or until firm enough to scoop.
