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Brown Sugar Custard Ice Cream Base Recipe

Brown Custard Sugar Ice Cream

Rich, creamy, and full of warm caramel notes, this brown sugar custard base brings depth and smoothness to any ice cream flavor you build from it.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Chill Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 1 Pint
Calories: 2266kcal

Ingredients

  • 360 g whole milk
  • 360 g heavy cream
  • 150 g light brown sugar
  • 4 large egg yolks
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract or 1 tsp vanilla paste
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt

Instructions

  • In a medium saucepan, whisk together the milk, cream, brown sugar, and egg yolks until fully combined.
  • Place the saucepan over medium-low heat and cook, stirring constantly with a rubber spatula or wooden spoon, until the mixture thickens slightly and reaches 175 to 180°F. Do not let it boil.
  • Remove from heat. Pour the custard through a fine mesh sieve into a clean bowl. Stir in the vanilla and salt.
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight, until thoroughly chilled. Churn when cold.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pint | Calories: 2266kcal | Carbohydrates: 178g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 160g | Saturated Fat: 96g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 43g | Cholesterol: 1184mg | Sodium: 1473mg | Potassium: 1175mg | Sugar: 175g | Vitamin A: 6856IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 895mg | Iron: 3mg
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