Description
A rich and creamy homemade sourdough ice cream with a subtle tangy flavor from sourdough starter balanced by sweet vanilla custard. This unique frozen dessert is smooth, refreshing, and perfect for using extra sourdough starter.
Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup active sourdough starter
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Whisk the egg yolks and sugar together in a medium bowl until pale and smooth.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the heavy cream, whole milk, and salt. Heat until steaming but not boiling.
- Slowly pour a small amount of the warm cream mixture into the egg yolks while whisking constantly to temper the eggs.
- Return the tempered mixture to the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring continuously, until the custard thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the sourdough starter and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Strain the custard through a fine mesh sieve for a smoother texture.
- Cover and chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Pour the chilled custard into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Transfer the churned ice cream to a freezer-safe container and freeze for 3 to 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- Sourdough discard can be used if it smells fresh and pleasant.
- For extra texture, mix in chocolate chips, crushed cookies, or berries during the last few minutes of churning.
- A pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg adds a warm flavor variation.
- Swirl salted caramel sauce into the ice cream before freezing for a caramel-style version.
- If you do not have an ice cream maker, freeze the mixture and stir every 30 minutes until firm.
- Press parchment paper or plastic wrap directly onto the surface before storing to reduce ice crystals.
- Allow the ice cream to soften at room temperature for 5 minutes before scooping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 190mg
