Categories: Dessert, Ice Cream

Ingredients

• 6 large eggs, beaten
• 2 1/2 cups sugar
• 4 cups milk
• 2 cups half-and-half
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 1/2 tablespoons vanilla extract
• 3 cups whipping cream

Directions

1. Add the first 3 ingredients to a saucepan.

2. Over low heat, cook and stir constantly for 25-30 minutes or until the mixture gets thickened and will coat a spoon; cover and chill.

3. Add in half-and-half and the remaining ingredients to the chilled mixture; stir to combine.

4. Pour mixture into the container of an 5-quart electric ice cream maker (or hand-crank freezer for you die-hards).

5. Freeze following the manufacturer’s directions.

6. Serve right away or transfer to an airtight container and freeze until firm.

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