Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
- 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk
- ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- 4 large egg yolks
Instructions:
- Melt the unsalted butter in a saucepan over medium heat until it starts to foam and turns golden brown with a nutty aroma, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Whisk together the heavy cream, whole milk, sugar, vanilla extract, and sea salt in a mixing bowl. Gradually add the cooled brown butter into the mixture while whisking.
- Beat the egg yolks in a separate bowl. Slowly pour in a small amount of the warm cream mixture while whisking to temper the yolks. Then, add the tempered yolks back into the saucepan with the remaining cream mixture.
- Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens slightly, about 5-7 minutes, or until it coats the back of a spatula.
- Pour the mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a clean bowl. Allow to cool at room temperature, then cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Churn the chilled mixture in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturers instructions until a soft serve consistency is reached.
- Transfer the ice cream into an airtight container and freeze for at least 4 hours to firm up before serving.