Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
- 3/4 cup (150 g) granulated sugar
- 5 large egg yolks
- 3 tablespoons (45 g) smooth English mustard
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions:
- In a saucepan, combine milk, heavy cream, and half the sugar. Heat over medium until steaming, but not boiling.
- Stir frequently to prevent scorching.
- In a separate bowl, whisk egg yolks with the remaining sugar until pale and thick.
- Slowly pour about a cup of the hot milk mixture into the yolks while whisking to temper.
- Pour the egg mixture back into the saucepan and cook over medium heat until slightly thickened (about 170°F or 77°C).
- Stir constantly to avoid scrambling the eggs.
- Pour the custard through a fine mesh strainer into a clean bowl to catch any cooked bits.
- Stir in the mustard, vanilla, and a pinch of salt until fully incorporated.
- Let the mixture cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Pour the chilled mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Transfer to a container and freeze for at least 4 hours or until firm.