Dessert for 6
Caramel Ice Cream
Caramel, cream, and egg yolks form a smooth custard that chills and freezes into homemade ice cream.
Typical price
$4.11for 4 servings
$1.03 per serving$4.11 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
- 300 minstart to table
- Involveddifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianGluten-freeBudgetDessertsSummer
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Heavy cream$0.22/oz typical | 17 oz | $3.65Typical price |
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 4 | $1.20Typical price |
| Margarine and vegan butter$0.25/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.25Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $6.17 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSugar and brown sugar
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 cup half-and-half
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 vanilla bean
- 4 egg yolks
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 2 tbsp butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
Steps
- Warm the half-and-half, heavy cream, and vanilla bean in a saucepan over medium heat until steaming.
- Cook one cup sugar and water in a medium saucepan over medium heat until deep amber.
- Whisk the butter into the caramel, then slowly whisk in the hot cream mixture.
- Whisk the egg yolks and remaining sugar in a bowl, then slowly add the hot caramel cream.
- Cook the custard over low heat, stirring constantly, until it reaches 160 F and coats a spoon.
- Strain the custard, cool it in a bowl of cold water, and refrigerate for 2 hours.
- Freeze the chilled custard in a shallow container for 3 hours, stirring every 30 minutes.
Swaps
- Heavy cream for Evaporated or condensed milkabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
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