Cheddar Ice Cream Recipe

Did you all know that July was National Ice Cream month? I knew that and every year I celebrate it because I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE homemade ice cream! Do you have a favorite flavor of ice cream? Tell us!

Today’s recipe and photo is courtesy of the Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain and Chef Audrey Enriquez, a famous pastry chef.

Cheddar Ice Cream Recipe

Cheddar Ice Cream Recipe
Recipe Type: Dessert
Author: Two Classy Chics
Makes 1-2 quarts
Ingredients
  • 4 cups half and half
  • 4 cups milk
  • 1 vanilla bean, split and scraped
  • 1/4 tsp white pepper
  • 18 egg yolks
  • 2.66 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 lbs. Tilamook cheddar cheese, shredded
Instructions
  1. – Heat half and half, milk, vanilla bean and pepper in a medium sauce pot
  2. – Stirring occasionally, bring mixture to a boil
  3. – Remove from heat and let cool for 10 minutes to let the flavors infuse
  4. – In a separate bowl, whisk together yolks and sugar
  5. – Temper the hot milk mixture into the yolks and pour back into the pot
  6. – Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thick
  7. – When the mixture is ready, remove from heat and stir in cheese
  8. – Pour the mixture through a chinois into a stainless steel bowl and rest bowl over an ice bath until completely cool
  9. – Transfer to a container and store in refrigerator until ready to use

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