Description
Indulge in the creamy delight of Homemade Maple Ice Cream, a treat that perfectly balances sweetness and nostalgia. This ice cream is rich, velvety, and infused with the warm flavor of pure maple syrup, making it ideal for any occasion—from casual weeknight desserts to festive family gatherings. Picture a scoop of this luscious ice cream atop warm apple crisp or served alongside decadent brownies—it’s sure to bring smiles all around.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 egg yolks
- 3/4 cup maple syrup (Grade B)
- 1 tsp arrowroot (or tapioca starch)
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1 1/2 cups half and half
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together egg yolks, maple syrup, arrowroot, and sea salt until combined.
- Heat the mixture in a saucepan over medium-high heat while whisking in half and half until it thickens without boiling.
- Remove from heat; whisk in heavy cream and vanilla extract for added richness.
- Strain the mixture into another bowl to ensure smoothness; chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
- Churn the chilled mixture according to your ice cream maker's instructions until it holds its shape.
- Transfer to an airtight container and freeze for 4-6 hours until firm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 185mg