EASY ICE CREAM

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Homemade ice cream is delicious and surprisingly easy. With just 20 minutes of prep, create frosty treats ready for cones, floats, and more -- or use our ideas for your favorite store-bought flavor!

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Time 50m

Yield Makes 1 1/2 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 large egg yolks
1 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
2 cups skim milk
Choice of flavoring
2 cups heavy cream

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, off heat, whisk together egg yolks, sugar, and salt until blended. Gradually whisk in milk.
  • Cook over medium, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, until custard thickens slightly and evenly coats back of spoon (it should hold a line drawn by your finger), 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Pour custard through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl set over ice. Stir in cream. Let stand, stirring occasionally, until chilled. Churn in an ice cream maker according to manufacturer's instructions. Transfer ice cream to a resealable plastic container and freeze until firm, about 2 hours (or up to 3 months).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 251 g, Fat 18 g, Protein 4 g

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