Description
Salted caramel ice cream is the ultimate indulgence, marrying rich, creamy textures with a perfect blend of sweet and salty flavors. This homemade treat evokes nostalgic memories and is ideal for warm summer days or any occasion that calls for a touch of sweetness. With just a handful of simple ingredients, you can create an irresistible dessert that will delight your taste buds and impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups heavy cream (36% fat)
- 1 cup whole milk
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp flaky sea salt (to taste)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together heavy cream, whole milk, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine ¾ cup granulated sugar with 2 tbsp water. Simmer until golden brown. Remove from heat and gradually whisk in 1 cup heavy cream and salt.
- Combine the cooled caramel with the ice cream base mixture until smooth.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Churn in an ice cream maker according to manufacturer instructions until soft-serve consistency is reached.
- Transfer to an airtight container and freeze for at least 4 hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 80mg