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Creamy Homemade Ice Cream Delight Recipe Easy Vanilla Caramel Treat

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A rich and creamy homemade vanilla ice cream with luscious caramel swirls, perfect for any occasion and easy to make with simple ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (480 ml) whole milk
  • 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
  • 3/4 cup (150 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 vanilla bean pod, split and seeds scraped (or 2 tsp pure vanilla extract)
  • 4 large egg yolks, room temperature
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) caramel sauce, homemade or store-bought

Instructions

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine whole milk and heavy cream. Add the split vanilla bean pod and seeds. Warm over medium heat until steaming and small bubbles form around edges (about 170°F/77°C). Remove from heat and steep for 15 minutes.
  2. Whisk together egg yolks and granulated sugar in a separate bowl until pale and slightly thickened.
  3. Slowly pour about 1 cup (240 ml) of the warm milk mixture into the yolks while whisking constantly to temper the eggs. Pour the yolk mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining milk.
  4. Return saucepan to medium-low heat. Stir constantly until custard thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon (about 175°F/80°C), about 5–8 minutes. Do not boil.
  5. Remove vanilla bean pod and strain custard through a fine mesh sieve into a clean bowl. Stir in salt. Cover surface with plastic wrap and refrigerate until completely chilled, at least 4 hours or overnight.
  6. Pour chilled custard into an ice cream maker and churn according to manufacturer’s instructions (usually 20–30 minutes) until soft-serve consistency.
  7. Transfer half of the ice cream to a freezer-safe container. Drizzle half of the caramel sauce over it and gently swirl with a knife or spatula. Repeat with remaining ice cream and caramel.
  8. Cover and freeze for at least 4 hours until firm enough to scoop.

Notes

If you don’t have an ice cream maker, freeze the custard in a container and stir every 30 minutes for about 3 hours to prevent ice crystals. Use high-quality vanilla bean for best flavor. Chill custard overnight for best results. Avoid skipping the straining step to prevent grainy texture. Swirl caramel gently to keep ribbons distinct.

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