5-Ingredient Homemade Ice Cream
Silent Raven

5-Ingredient Homemade Ice Cream

321Min
6Servings
285Cal
MediumLevel
VegetarianGluten freeKid friendlyvegetariangluten_free
#ice cream#homemade#dessert#5 ingredients

Equipment

whisk
mixing bowl
saucepan
stove
spatula

Ingredients

Base

egg yolks (raw)

4 pcs

honey (liquid)

2 tbsp

cream (cold)

2 cup

milk (cold)

1 cup

Add-ins

cocoa powder (powder)

2 tbsp

vanilla extract (liquid)

2 tsp

protein powder (powder)

1 scoop

Instructions

1

Prepare the egg base

Whisk egg yolks with honey until smooth and pale.

3 min
Whisk until the mixture becomes slightly lighter in color
2

Heat the dairy

Heat cream and milk in a pot until it reaches a gentle simmer.

5 minMedium heattimer 5 min
Do not let it boil - just steam should rise
3

Temper the eggs

Slowly pour the hot dairy into the egg mixture while whisking constantly.

3 min
Add dairy gradually to prevent scrambling the eggs
4

Cook the custard

Return mixture to the pot and cook, stirring constantly until it thickens.

8 minMedium heattimer 8 min
Coats the back of a spoon when ready
5

Add flavorings

Remove from heat and stir in cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and optional protein powder.

2 min
Sift cocoa powder to avoid lumps
6

Cool the mixture

Let the custard cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

120 mintimer 120 min
Cover surface with plastic wrap to prevent skin
7

Churn the ice cream

Pour chilled mixture into ice cream maker and churn according to manufacturer's instructions.

30 mintimer 30 min
Texture should resemble soft-serve when done
8

Freeze and serve

Transfer to a container and freeze for 2-3 hours for firmer texture before serving.

150 mintimer 150 min
Cover surface with parchment paper to prevent ice crystals

Storage

Freezer: 14 days
Reheat: Let soften at room temperature 5-10 minutes before serving

Store in airtight container with parchment paper pressed on surface to prevent ice crystals

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