Chop the white chocolate into small pieces, spread them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, and bake in a preheated oven at 250°F (120°C) for 30-40 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes to caramelize.
In a medium saucepan, combine the milk and heavy cream. Heat over medium heat until warm, but do not boil.
In a bowl, whisk the egg yolks and sugar together until light and creamy.
Slowly pour a little of the hot milk mixture into the egg yolk mixture, whisking constantly to temper the eggs.
Pour the mixture back into the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon. Do not let it boil!
Remove from heat, add the caramelized white chocolate, and stir until smooth. Add a pinch of salt and the vanilla extract.
Let the mixture cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Pour the ice cream base into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions. If you don't have an ice cream maker, pour the mixture into a freezer-safe container and stir every hour until it reaches a creamy consistency.
Once ready, freeze for another hour to firm up. Before serving, let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes to make it easier to scoop.
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