Ingredients:
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons (90ml) water
- 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon sea salt (adjust to taste)
- 2 cups (480ml) whole milk
- 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream
- 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions:
- Combine sugar and water in a saucepan.
- Heat over medium heat until it turns a deep golden brown, swirl occasionally.
- Remove from heat and carefully whisk in the heavy cream (it will bubble vigorously).
- Stir in sea salt and let it cool.
- In a saucepan, mix whole milk, heavy cream, and half the sugar; heat until steaming.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk egg yolks with the remaining sugar until pale.
- Slowly pour the warm milk mixture into the egg mixture, whisking continuously.
- Return to the pan and cook over low heat, stirring until it thickens (about 170°F).
- Stir in the cooled salted caramel and vanilla extract.
- Pour into a bowl and chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
- Pour the chilled mixture into the ice cream maker and churn according to manufacturer instructions.
- Transfer to an airtight container and freeze until firm.
- Serve and enjoy!