Description
Silky homemade salted caramel ice cream delivers pure indulgence with rich, golden sweetness melting across each creamy spoonful. Cool dessert lovers will swoon over this classic treat’s perfect balance of salty-sweet complexity that lingers deliciously on the palate.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
Sweeteners and Flavor Enhancers:
- 3/4 cup caramel sauce
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Seasoning:
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, gently warm the cream and milk over medium heat until tiny bubbles form around the edges, avoiding boiling.
- Remove from heat and whisk in caramel sauce, ensuring a silky smooth texture without lumps.
- Incorporate vanilla extract and sea salt, stirring thoroughly to distribute flavors evenly throughout the liquid base.
- Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for 30 minutes, allowing ingredients to meld and temperature to drop.
- Pour the chilled base into an ice cream maker and churn at 35°F for 20-25 minutes until it reaches a soft, creamy consistency.
- Carefully transfer the churned ice cream into a freezer-safe container, using a spatula to create an even surface.
- Cover with plastic wrap, pressing directly onto the ice cream to prevent ice crystal formation.
- Freeze for 4-6 hours until firm and scoopable.
- Before serving, let the ice cream sit at room temperature for 2-3 minutes to soften slightly for easier scooping.
- Garnish with an extra sprinkle of sea salt or drizzle of caramel sauce if desired, and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Enhance the caramel depth by using dark brown sugar instead of plain caramel sauce for a richer, more complex flavor profile.
- Sprinkle extra flaky sea salt on top just before serving to create a delightful crunchy texture and intensify the sweet-salty contrast.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute coconut cream and almond milk, which will add a subtle nutty undertone to the ice cream.
- Prevent ice crystals by adding a tablespoon of vodka or corn syrup to the mixture, ensuring a smoother, creamier final texture.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Churning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg