Description
Indulge in the creamy delight of homemade salted caramel ice cream, where sweet and salty flavors create a heavenly dessert experience. This simple recipe combines rich caramel with smooth vanilla ice cream, perfect for hot summer days or cozy nights. Enjoy it on its own or elevate your desserts with this delightful treat that’s sure to impress family and friends.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the caramel by melting granulated sugar in a medium saucepan over medium heat until it turns golden brown; stir constantly to avoid burning.
- Remove from heat and whisk in heavy cream and whole milk until smooth (expect bubbling).
- Stir in brown sugar, vanilla extract, and salt; mix until dissolved.
- Let cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least two hours or overnight.
- Pour the chilled mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to manufacturer instructions until soft-serve consistency is reached (about 20-25 minutes).
- Transfer to an airtight container and freeze for at least four hours or until firm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (125g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 80mg