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French Vanilla Ice Cream (x4.0 scale)

Recipe by user david

Experience the timeless delight of traditional French Vanilla Ice Cream—pure indulgence in every scoop.

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Indulge in the creamy perfection of this Classic French Vanilla Ice Cream (also known as frozen custard). With simple steps and quality ingredients, this recipe yields a rich, velvety base that promises a scoop of pure delight. Perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings, it's a timeless treat to savor any time of year.

  • 5 cups (1.22 kg) 12% cream
  • 5 cups (1.22 kg) 12% cream

Heat half-and-half in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring often, until bubbles form around the edge of the pan. Do not boil. Remove from heat.

  • 16 large egg yolks
  • 2 cups (400 g) white granulated sugar
  • 16 large egg yolks
  • 2 cups (400 g) white granulated sugar

In a mixing bowl, beat egg yolks and sugar on low for 1 minute, or until well blended and slightly thickened. Very gradually add in the warm half-and-half on low; mix until blended.

Return mixture to the same saucepan; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until small bubbles form around the edge and the mixture is steamy. Do not boil.

Return mixture to the same saucepan; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until small bubbles form around the edge and the mixture is steamy. Do not boil.

  • 5 cups (1.19 kg) heavy cream
  • 2 Tbsp, 2 tsp (40 g) vanilla extract
  • 14 tsp (2 g) salt
  • 5 cups (1.19 kg) heavy cream
  • 2 Tbsp, 2 tsp (40 g) vanilla extract
  • 14 tsp (2 g) salt

Transfer the mixture to a large bowl. Gently stir in cream, vanilla and salt,

Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours, or until cold.

Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours, or until cold.


Nutrition Information

Nutrient Total
Calories 8095
Protein 48.6g
Fat 857.0g
Saturated Fat 492.8g
Carbohydrates 91.6g
Fiber 0.0g
Sugar 0.0g
Sodium 497mg
Cholesterol 2485mg

Values shown are totals for the entire recipe. Add serving information to see per-serving nutrition.

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