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Butter Ice Cream

Creamy Butter Ice Cream Recipe That'll Steal Your Heart

This velvety Butter Ice Cream recipe is a rich, indulgent dessert that’s simple to make and perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Freezing Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 cups Heavy Cream
  • 3/4 cup Sugar Granulated sugar works best
  • 1/4 teaspoon Coarse Kosher Salt Can substitute with regular salt
  • 4 large Egg Yolks Provides a custard base
For the Flavor
  • 1 cup Good Butter Room temperature, high-quality
  • 1 teaspoon Butter Extract Optional, boosts flavor

Equipment

  • Ice Cream Maker

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Butter Ice Cream
  1. Prepare Ice Cream Maker: Freeze the ice cream maker bowl for at least 24 hours.
  2. Heat and Dissolve: Combine heavy cream, sugar, and salt in a saucepan over low heat, whisking until sugar dissolves (about 5 min).
  3. Temper Eggs: Whisk egg yolks separately, gradually add warm cream mix, then incorporate back into saucepan.
  4. Incorporate Butter: Stir in room-temperature butter until fully melted and mixture is velvety.
  5. Churn: Pour mixture into ice cream maker and churn for about 30 minutes.
  6. Freeze: Transfer to an airtight container and freeze for about 2 hours.

Nutrition

Serving: 1scoopCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 75mgPotassium: 150mgSugar: 20gVitamin A: 800IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Use high-quality, non-cultured European butter for best flavor. Allow ice cream to sit at room temperature for easier scooping if too hard.

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