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Salted Caramel Ice Cream

Irresistibly Creamy Salted Caramel Ice Cream Recipe

This Salted Caramel Ice Cream is a creamy, gluten-free delight that transforms any day into a celebration.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Freezing Time 1 day
Total Time 1 day 40 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Ice Cream Base
  • 2 cups Heavy Cream Adds richness and creaminess
  • 1 cup Whole Milk Contributes to a lighter texture
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar Provides sweetness
  • 4 large Egg Yolks Enriches the custard base
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Adds smoothness to the caramel
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Enhances flavor complexity
Caramel
  • 1/4 cup Light Corn Syrup Prevents crystal formation
  • 1 teaspoon Sea Salt Flakes Balances sweetness and adds crunch

Equipment

  • Ninja Creami
  • Saucepan
  • Whisk
  • sieve

Method
 

Prepare Caramel
  1. In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine granulated sugar and light corn syrup. Cook over medium heat, stirring gently, until the mixture turns a deep amber color, roughly 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat and whisk in unsalted butter until smooth. Allow it to cool slightly before swirling into the ice cream.
Make Custard Base
  1. Heat heavy cream and whole milk in a saucepan over medium until barely simmering, about 5 minutes. Meanwhile, whisk egg yolks and remaining sugar in a bowl until pale and frothy. Gradually add the hot cream mixture to the yolks, whisking to prevent curdling. Return the mixture to the saucepan.
Cook Custard
  1. Stir the custard mixture constantly over low heat until it thickens enough to coat the back of the spoon, achieving about 170°F, roughly 5 to 7 minutes. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve to remove lumps and stir in vanilla extract. Let it cool completely.
Combine and Freeze
  1. Gently swirl the prepared salted caramel into the cooled custard. Pour into the Ninja Creami pint container, seal well, and freeze for at least 24 hours to firm up.
Process Ice Cream
  1. After freezing, remove the pint container and process on the 'Ice Cream' setting of the Ninja Creami for about a minute. Use 'Re-spin' for a smoother texture. Serve topped with flaky sea salt.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 3gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgSugar: 22gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, follow the expert tips on caramel color and custard consistency, and store properly to maintain texture.

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