Baking and Desserts

Cooked Homemade Ice Cream

Ingredients

• 6 cups milk
• 2 1/4 cups sugar
• 6 eggs, well beaten
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 3 cups half and half
• 3 cups heavy cream

Directions

1. In a large saucepan, beat together the milk, sugar, eggs, flour, and salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture reaches 160°F or until it just coats a metal spoon.
2. Cool quickly by placing the pan in a bowl of ice or cold water. Continue to stir the mixture.
3. Add the half and half and heavy cream. Combine well.
4. Freeze according to your ice cream maker's instructions.

Notes

• For a chocolate variation, substitute chocolate milk and add 1/4 cup of cocoa to the base mixture.