Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy goodness of Homemade Salted Caramel Ice Cream. This decadent dessert features a luscious caramel base swirled with a hint of sea salt, creating a perfect balance of sweet and salty flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Caramel Sauce:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (cut into pieces)
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 cup heavy cream (divided)
Ice Cream Base:
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 5 large egg yolks
Instructions
- Caramel Sauce: In a saucepan, melt granulated sugar until amber. Add butter, stir, then pour in 1 cup of heavy cream and salt. Set aside.
- Ice Cream Base: Heat remaining cream, milk, and vanilla. Whisk egg yolks, temper with milk, then cook until thick. Mix in caramel sauce. Strain and chill.
- Churning: Process in ice cream maker, freeze before serving.
Notes
- For added texture, swirl in extra caramel sauce or chopped salted toffee pieces before freezing.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 26 g
- Sodium: 190 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg
