I scream, you scream, we all scream for ICE CREAM!

For Christmas I got the amazing gift of an ICE CREAM MAKER!!!!  I have been wanting one for a long time.  I usually don't post things that require special equipment, but I was so excited about this I had to post. So far I have made two batches: strawberry and salted caramel.

Because I had never made ice cream before, I started with simple strawberry.

For my second batch, I decided to switch things up and try salted caramel. I got the recipe from the Kitchen Paper blog.

What you need:
2 1/4 cups heavy cream
1 cup whole milk
1 1/4 cup sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla
1/2 tsp salt
3 eggs
Ice cream make** 
Pint sized storage container for the freezer

** Make sure that it has had the proper amount of time in the freezer. Mine takes 12 hours in the back of the freezer.

What you do:
1) In a frying pan, heat one cup sugar over medium heat stirring frequently until the sugar starts to melt, then switch to stirring occasionally.
2) When the sugar melts completely and turns a dark amber color, switch to low heat and add 1 1/4 cup heavy cream. Whisk until completely mixed.
3) Pour into separate bowl and add 1/2 tsp vanilla and 1/2 tsp salt.
5) Crack 3 eggs, and whisk.  Set aside.
4) Heat 1 cup whole milk, and the remaining cup of  heavy cream and 1/4 cup sugar over medium heat stirring constantly to not let it boil. When you see steam and small bubbles on the side, pour into egg mixture and whisk.
5) Pour the eggs and milk/sugar mixture back into the pot, and heat on medium heat stirring constantly for several minutes.
6) Pour into bowl with the caramel and whisk completely.
7) Let cool, then place in the refrigerator over night (at least 3 hours).
8) After the ice cream has set in the refrigerator, set up the ice cream maker, pour in contents and let the ice cream maker do its magic.
9) Pour into pint container and freeze.

 

I HIGHLY recommend an ice cream maker.  It is a fantastic gift and really fun for everyone.