Sea salt ice cream is a delightful frozen treat that brings together the best of both worlds—creamy sweetness and a touch of salty goodness. Its beautiful pale blue or turquoise appearance is reminiscent of ocean waves, achieved by adding a few drops of blue food coloring during the preparation process. Of course, the color is purely for aesthetics and can be skipped if you prefer a more natural look.
Here's a simple and delicious recipe for homemade sea salt ice cream in your ice cream maker:
Ingredients:
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon sea salt (adjust according to taste)
- Optional: Blue food coloring (for a traditional sea salt ice cream color)
Instructions:
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In a saucepan, combine the heavy cream, whole milk, and sea salt. Heat the mixture over medium heat until it starts to simmer. Remove from heat. |
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In a separate bowl, whisk together the sugar and egg yolks until well combined. |
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Slowly pour a small amount of the hot cream mixture into the egg yolk mixture while continuously whisking. This helps temper the eggs and prevent them from curdling. |
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Gradually pour the tempered egg yolk mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining cream mixture, stirring constantly. |
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Place the saucepan back on medium heat and cook the mixture, stirring constantly, until it thickens and coats the back of a spoon. This should take about 5-7 minutes. Do not let it boil. |
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Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. If desired, add a few drops of blue food coloring to achieve the traditional sea salt ice cream color. |
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Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature. Then cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to chill completely. |
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Once chilled, pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions until it reaches a soft-serve consistency. |
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Transfer the churned ice cream to a lidded container and freeze for at least 4 hours or until firm. |
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Serve your homemade sea salt ice cream in bowls or cones, and enjoy the creamy, salty-sweet goodness! |
Don't be afraid to get creative and add mix-ins like chocolate chips, caramel swirls, or crushed cookies to your sea salt ice cream for extra indulgence. Enjoy!
