Vanilla Ice Cream

For Christmas my daughter purchased me a new Kitchen Aid Stand Mixer with the ice cream attachment.  Since then, I have been on a quest for delicious ice cream.  I found this one, and it is wonderful!  I make it all of the time.

Vanilla Ice Cream

Ingredients:

2 1/2 cups half-and-half

8 egg yolks

1 cup sugar

2 1/2 cups whipping cream

4 teaspoons vanilla

1/8 teaspoon salt

Directions:

1. In medium saucepan mix the egg yolks and sugar until well blended and mixed.  Add the half-and-half and heat over medium heat until small bubbles form around edge and mixture is steamy, stirring constantly. Do not boil. 

2. Transfer half-and-half mixture into large bowl; stir in whipping cream, vanilla and salt. Cover and chill thoroughly, at least 8 hours. 

3. Assemble and engage the KitchenAid® Ice Cream Maker attachment. Turn to STIR Speed (Speed 1). Using a container with a spout, pour mixture into freeze bowl. Continue on STIR (Speed 1) for 15 to 20 minutes or until desired consistency is reached. Immediately transfer ice cream into serving dishes, or freeze in an airtight container. 

Fresh Strawberry Ice Cream Directions
1. In medium bowl, combine 2 cups chopped, fresh strawberries (or other fresh fruit) and 2 to 3 teaspoons sugar, if desired. 

2. Let stand while ice cream is processing. Add during last 3 to 5 minutes of freeze time.