Custard Ice Cream Base Recipe

Ingredients:

• 3 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup whole milk
• ¾ cup sugar
• 4 egg yolks

Preparations:

1. Hear the cream, milk and sugar in a heavy-bottomed saucepan, stirring occasionally until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is hot. 
2. Place the egg yolks in a bowl and whisk briefly. Still whisking, slowly pour it into the liquid in the saucepan, whisking constantly. 
3. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens slightly and coats the back of a spoon, about 8 minutes. 
4. Be sure not to let the mixture boil at any time or it will curdle. 
5. Steam the mixture into a clean bowl and use as directed in the specific recipe.