Salted Caramel Ice Cream

Tammy Smith

This Salted Caramel Ice Cream balances deep, buttery caramel with a measured hit of sea salt in a rich, churned custard base. Cooking the sugar to a proper caramel before adding the cream is the key step that drives the flavor. Budget about 45 minutes of active work plus overnight freezing for best results.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 30

Total Time 50

Course Dessert

Cuisine French

Servings servings

Calories 496 kcal

Equipment

Saucepan
Whisk
Mixing Bowl
Ice Cream Maker
Freezer-safe container

Ingredients

For the Caramel Base:

1 cup granulated sugar preferably organic
0.5 cup water
2 tablespoons unsalted butter European style for richer flavor
1 cup heavy cream
0.25 teaspoon sea salt to taste

For the Ice Cream Base:

2 cups whole milk preferably organic
6 large egg yolks fresh and organic
0.75 cup granulated sugar

Instructions

Prepare the Caramel: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine 1 cup of granulated sugar and 0.5 cup of water. Stir until the sugar dissolves, then stop stirring and let it simmer until the mixture turns a deep amber color. Remove from heat and carefully whisk in 2 tablespoons of butter, followed by 1 cup of heavy cream. Stir in 0.25 teaspoon of sea salt until smooth. Set aside to cool.
Make the Ice Cream Base: In a mixing bowl, whisk together 6 egg yolks with 0.75 cup of granulated sugar until pale and thickened. In a saucepan, combine 2 cups of whole milk and the caramel mixture, heating until just simmering. Gradually whisk the hot caramel milk into the egg mixture, then return everything to the saucepan.
Cook the Mixture: Cook over medium heat until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon, about 5-7 minutes. Do not let it boil. Strain the mixture through a fine sieve into a clean bowl and let it cool to room temperature.
Churn and Freeze: Pour the cooled mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions. Transfer to a freezer-safe container and freeze for at least 4 hours or overnight until firm.

Notes

For a deeper flavor, add a pinch of smoked salt during the caramel making process.
If you prefer a sweeter profile, reduce the sea salt to a pinch.

Nutrition

Calories: 496kcalCarbohydrates: 64gProtein: 7gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 248mgSodium: 149mgPotassium: 181mgSugar: 63gVitamin A: 1077IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 151mgIron: 1mg

Keyword Salted Caramel Ice Cream

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