Salted Caramel Pretzel Ice Cream
A perfect balance of sweet and salty, this indulgent ice cream features a rich caramel base studded with crunchy pretzel pieces. It's a crowd-pleaser that will satisfy both your sweet tooth and your craving for something savory.
Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup crushed pretzels
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine cream and milk. Heat over medium heat until it just begins to simmer. Remove from heat.
- In another saucepan, combine sugar and water. Cook over medium-high heat, without stirring, until the mixture turns a deep amber color, about 8-10 minutes.
- Slowly and carefully whisk the hot cream mixture into the caramel. The mixture will bubble up, so be cautious. Add salt and stir until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk egg yolks. Gradually whisk about 1 cup of the warm caramel cream into the yolks to temper them.
- Pour the egg mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining caramel cream. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean bowl.
- Cover and refrigerate until completely chilled, at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Pour the chilled mixture into your Cuisinart ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions, usually about 20-25 minutes.
- In the last 5 minutes of churning, add the crushed pretzels.
- Transfer the ice cream to a freezer-safe container and freeze for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
Nutrition Information of the Dish
(Per 1/2 cup serving)- Calories: 350
- Total Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
- Sodium: 350mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 28g
- Dietary Fiber: 1g
- Sugars: 22g
- Protein: 4g