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A close-up of creamy homemade dulce de leche ice cream in a glass dish, topped with golden crumbles. The smooth scoops slightly drip down the sides, and a golden spoon is visible in the background.

dulce de leche ice cream

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A rich, creamy, and silky dulce de leche ice cream that’s perfect for all ages. This decadent homemade treat features layers of caramelized milk flavors, a smooth texture, and a touch of magic thanks to the addition of a pinch of sea salt.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Chilling and Freezing Time 4 hours
Total Time 5 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 9
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups Heavy cream - Full-fat is essential for the creamy texture.
  • 1 cup Whole milk - Use whole milk for richness; do not substitute with low-fat.
  • 5 Egg yolks Essential for the custard base to provide silkiness and richness.
  • 1 tablespoon Pure vanilla extract Alternatively - use a whole vanilla bean for a more intense flavor.
  • 1 pinch Fine sea salt - This secret ingredient enhances the caramel flavor.
  • 1 cup Dulce de leche - Use homemade or store-bought for convenience.
  • Optional Various mix-ins chocolate-covered toffee bits, crushed butter cookies, toasted pecans, caramel sauce - To add texture and flavor variations.

Equipment

  • 1 Ice cream maker (Essential for churning to achieve the creamy texture.)
  • 1 Heavy-bottomed saucepan (Prevents scorching when cooking the custard base.)
  • 1 Heat-resistant spatula (For scraping the custard from the pan.)
  • 1 Digital thermometer (For monitoring the custard temperature to ensure it thickens properly.)
  • 1 Fine-mesh strainer (To strain the custard mixture and remove any cooked egg bits.)
  • 1 Shallow freezer container (To store the ice cream once churned and ready to freeze.)
  • 1 Parchment paper circles (To press onto the surface of the ice cream before freezing to prevent ice crystals.)

Method
 

  1. Make the Dulce de Leche from scratch
  2. Prepare the custard base mixture
  3. Incorporate dulce de leche into custard
  4. Chill the mixture and churn thoroughly
  5. Freeze the ice cream until firm

Nutrition

Serving: 100gCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 30mgPotassium: 150mgSugar: 28gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 80mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes.Feel free to add more of your favorite toppings.

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