Description
This Brown Butter Ice Cream recipe offers a rich and nutty twist on traditional custard ice cream. Featuring browned butter that imparts a deep, caramelized flavor, this creamy dessert is churned to perfection, making it a luxurious treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Butter Mixture
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
Dairy Base
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
Custard
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 5 large egg yolks
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Browning the Butter: In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir frequently and cook until the butter turns golden brown and emits a nutty aroma, approximately 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat immediately to prevent burning.
- Heating the Cream and Milk: In a separate saucepan, combine the heavy cream and whole milk. Heat over medium heat until the mixture is just steaming but not boiling.
- Preparing the Egg Yolks: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, sugar, and a pinch of salt until the mixture becomes thick and pale in color.
- Tempering the Eggs: Slowly drizzle the hot cream mixture into the egg yolks while whisking constantly to temper the eggs and avoid curdling.
- Cooking the Custard: Return the combined mixture to the saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, until the custard thickens enough to coat the back of the spoon and reaches 170 to 175°F.
- Combining Ingredients: Remove the custard from heat and stir in the browned butter and vanilla extract thoroughly.
- Straining the Custard: Pour the custard through a fine mesh sieve into a clean bowl to remove any solids, ensuring a silky texture.
- Cooling and Chilling: Let the custard cool to room temperature. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to chill completely.
- Churning the Ice Cream: Churn the chilled custard in an ice cream maker following the manufacturer’s instructions until it reaches soft-serve consistency.
- Freezing: Transfer the churned ice cream to a container and freeze for at least 2 hours to firm up before serving.
Notes
- For a deeper flavor, brown the butter until it is a rich golden color without burning.
- Optional additions such as caramel swirls, chocolate chips, or chopped nuts can be folded in after churning for added texture and flavor.
- Use a thermometer to monitor custard temperature closely to avoid curdling.
- Ensure the custard is fully chilled before churning to achieve the best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 170mg
