Salted Butter Caramel Ice Cream
Salted butter caramel is a classic sweet treat that has been made around the world for centuries. The rich, buttery flavor and the sweet caramel combine perfectly to create a truly sophisticated and elegant dessert. This homemade ice cream was inspired by French pastry, where the art of caramelization has been elevated to a high level. If you like silky and intense caramel flavors, you should definitely try this ice cream!
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Preparation Steps
1
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the sugar until it turns into a golden brown caramel. Do not stir; gently swirl the pan.
2
Once the caramel is ready, add the butter and stir until completely melted and smooth.
3
Slowly pour in the milk and heavy cream, stirring constantly until the caramel is completely dissolved.
4
In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks. Gradually add a little of the warm caramel milk to temper the eggs.
5
Pour the tempered egg mixture back into the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens slightly (about 5 minutes).
6
Remove from the heat, add the vanilla extract and salt, and let it cool completely.
7
Pour the ice cream base into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions until creamy.
8
If you don't have an ice cream maker, pour the mixture into a shallow container and place it in the freezer. Stir every 30 minutes to prevent ice crystals from forming.
9
Once the ice cream is fully frozen (after about 4-5 hours of freezing), serve with a drizzle of caramel sauce and a sprinkle of sea salt.
