Description
Indulge in the creamy, luscious delight of Dulce de Leche Ice Cream, a homemade treat that brings the rich flavors of caramel and smooth ice cream together in perfect harmony. This delightful dessert is simple to make and perfect for any occasion, from family gatherings to cozy nights at home. With its sweet, velvety texture and irresistible taste, this ice cream will surely impress your guests and satisfy your sweet tooth. Plus, it can be enjoyed on its own or dressed up with toppings like fresh fruit, chocolate sauce, or chopped nuts for an extra touch of decadence.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 1/2 cups dulce de leche
- 6 egg yolks
- 1/2 cup sugar (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of kosher salt
Instructions
- Warm the cream, milk, and 1 cup of dulce de leche in a medium saucepan over medium heat until blended and steaming.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, sugar (if using), vanilla extract, and salt until combined.
- Gradually add the warm cream mixture to the egg yolk mixture while whisking continuously.
- Return the combined mixture to the saucepan and cook over medium-low heat until thickened to custard consistency.
- Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl placed in an ice bath; stir until cooled to room temperature. Refrigerate for at least one hour.
- Churn in an ice cream maker according to instructions; add remaining dulce de leche during the last minutes of churning.
- Transfer to a container and freeze until firm (3-4 hours).
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churning
- Cuisine: Latin American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (125g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 150mg