Vanilla Custard Ice Cream

By bakersecret

Ingredients

• 1-1/2 c sugar
• 1 vanilla bean or 1 tsp vanilla
• 3 c 1/2 & 1/2
• 6 egg yolks
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 c heavy cream

Preparation

Step 1

In blender, process 1/4 c of sugar and vanilla bean. Process until vanilla bean is finely ground.

In medium pan scald 1/2&1/2 but do not boil.

In large bowl beat egg yolks and salt. Stirring constantly, ad hot 1/2&1/2 in a thin stream. Pour into a heavy saucepan and add vanill-sugar mixture and remaining sugar. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until custard thickens enough to coat back of spoon.

Remove from heat and place over bowl of ice. Let stand until cool, about 5 min. stirring occassionally. Blend in heavy cream and freeze by freezer directions.