Dulce de Leche Ice Cream
Updated February 23, 2016 
Butterscotch chips imbue this classic Mexican flavor with rich caramel. The candy nuggets add a cool, crisp bite and, if you are a nut aficionado, roasted cashews are a delicious addition. Add 1 cup coarsely chopped roasted nuts during the last 15 seconds of churning.
CostInexpensive
Total Timehalf-day
Make Ahead RecipeYes
Kid FriendlyYes
OccasionCasual Dinner Party, Family Get-together
Recipe Coursedessert
Dietary Considerationpeanut free, tree nut free
Equipmentice cream maker
Moodblue
Taste and Texturecreamy, crisp, sweet
Type of Dishice cream
Ingredients
- 2 cups half and half or milk
- 4 large egg yolks
- ½ cup sugar
- 2 cups, 12 ounces, butterscotch chips, divided
- 1 cup heavy or whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
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Prepare a large bowl or pan of ice water.
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In the top of a double boiler, heat the half-and-half over simmering water until steaming.
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In a bowl, whisk the egg yolks until blended, then whisk in the sugar. Whisk in about half of the hot half-and-half and pour the yolk mixture into the pan of half-and-half.
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Stir with a silicone spatula or spoon and cook over simmering water for about 8 minutes.
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Stir in 1 cup of the chips and continue stirring until blended in and the custard coats the back of the spatula, about 2 minutes more.
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Immediately place the custard pan in the ice bath and stir the custard occasionally until it cools to room temperature. Transfer to a container and stir in the cream and vanilla.
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Cover and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled, about 3 hours.
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Freeze in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
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When the ice cream is almost frozen, add the remaining 1 cup chips and churn until blended in, about 15 seconds more.
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Transfer to a container, cover, and freeze until firm, about 2 hours.
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