Ingredients
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2 cups whole milk
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⅔ cup white sugar
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1 tablespoon white sugar
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5 egg yolks
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1 cup heavy cream
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⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
Directions
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Combine milk, 2/3 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon sugar, and egg yolks in a saucepan; whisk thoroughly. Cook over medium heat, stirring gently with a spatula, until custard is steaming-hot and thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 10 minutes. Stir in heavy cream and salt; remove from heat.
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Pour custard through a fine-mesh strainer; refrigerate until completely chilled, 8 hours to overnight.
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Pour mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to manufacturer's instructions, about 20 minutes. Transfer to an airtight container, cover with a lid, and freeze until firm, at least 4 hours.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 277 | Calories |
| 18g | Fat |
| 25g | Carbs |
| 5g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 7 | |
| Calories 277 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 18g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat 10g | 52% |
| Cholesterol 200mg | 67% |
| Sodium 81mg | 4% |
| Total Carbohydrate 25g | 9% |
| Total Sugars 24g | |
| Protein 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin C 0mg | 0% |
| Calcium 116mg | 9% |
| Iron 0mg | 2% |
| Potassium 139mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
