Preparing Rich Vanilla Ice Cream

A vanilla custard enriched with whipped cream makes good ice cream which can be flavoured in many ways. Freezing the mixture in a sorbetière or ice cream churn gives the best results. A good standard can also be achieved in a food processor, but the ice cream mixture has to be processed frequently for a smooth result.

1. Prepare 1 quantity Crème Anglaise and cool it in a bowl set over a container of ice, stirring continuously to prevent a skin from forming on the surface.

   

2. Keep stirring the mixture continuously to ensure a smooth texture. Whip 250 ml whipping cream very lightly and fold this into the custard until they are evenly combined.

   

3. Churn and freeze the A a custard in a sorbetière. Or use a food processor, freezing the custard in a chilled container that is large enough to allow it to spread thinly and freeze quite quickly.

   

4. Process the mixture until smooth and thick, then place in a container and freeze until firm.