Vanilla Ice Cream

This past Christmas, The Dish Washer and I used a gift card to purchase an ice cream maker.  I don't normally care for homemade ice cream since it is more icy than creamy.  But I am determined to try recipes until I find one that is creamy.  This recipe for Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream is the family favorite, but I thought I would try this one out to see how close I would come.  Still not there, but getting there.

Vanilla Ice Cream

1/2 c. sugar

2 Tbsp. cornstarch

1/8 tsp. salt

3 c. whole milk

1 egg yolk

1-1/2 tsp. vanilla extract

Whisk together first 3 ingredients in a large heavy saucepan.  Gradually whisk in milk.  Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, 8 to 10 minutes or until mixture thickens slightly.  Remove from heat.

Whisk egg yolk until slightly thickened.  Gradually whisk about 1 cup hot cream mixture into yolk.  Add yolk mixture to remaining cream mixture, whisking constantly.  Whisk in vanilla.

Pour mixture through a fine wire mesh strainer into a bowl, discarding solids, if any.  Cool 1 hour, stirring occasionally.  Place plastic wrap directly on cream mixture; chill 8 to 24 hours.

Pour mixture into freezer container of 1-1/2 quart ice cream maker.  Freeze according to maker's directions.