Sea Salt Ice Cream

Transport your taste buds to a coastal breeze with this enchanting Sea Salt Ice Cream recipe, a perfect blend of sweet and savory delight. Combining velvety whole milk, rich heavy cream, and golden egg yolks, this homemade treat achieves a luxuriously smooth texture. A hint of sea salt adds a sophisticated touch, balancing the sweetness of vanilla with a subtle, briny nuance, while optional blue food coloring gives it a whimsical appearance reminiscent of ocean waves. This easy-to-follow recipe takes you through classic custard-making techniques for an indulgent dessert that's as visually striking as it is delicious. Serve it as a refreshing summer treat or a unique twist on traditional ice cream — perfect for impressing guests or satisfying your own cravings.

Nutriscore Rating: 44/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups Whole milk
• 1 cup Heavy cream
• 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
• 4 Large egg yolks
• 1 teaspoon Pure vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon Sea salt
• 2 drops Blue food coloring (optional)

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, combine the milk and heavy cream. Heat over medium heat until the mixture is warm but not boiling. Stir occasionally to prevent scorching.

Step 2

While the milk and cream are heating, whisk the egg yolks and sugar together in a mixing bowl until the mixture is pale and slightly thickened.

Step 3

Once the milk mixture is warm, slowly pour about 1/2 cup of it into the egg mixture, whisking constantly to temper the eggs.

Step 4

Pour the tempered egg mixture back into the saucepan with the rest of the milk and cream, whisking to combine.

Step 5

Cook the mixture over low heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon or silicone spatula, until it thickens slightly and coats the back of the spoon. This should take about 5–7 minutes. Do not let it boil.

Step 6

Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract, sea salt, and food coloring (if using) until evenly combined.

Step 7

Pour the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean bowl to remove any curdled bits. Allow it to cool to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.

Step 8

Once the mixture is thoroughly chilled, churn it in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer’s instructions until it reaches a soft-serve consistency.

Step 9

Transfer the ice cream to a lidded container and freeze for at least 2 hours to firm up before serving.

Step 10

Scoop and enjoy your homemade sea salt ice cream!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(833.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1827.0

Total Fat 109.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 61.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g
Cholesterol 1019.9mg	0%
Sodium 2575.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 169.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0g	0%
Total Sugars 168.0g
Protein 22.8g	0%

Vitamin D 233.0IU	0%
Calcium 538.2mg	0%
Iron 1.8mg	0%
Potassium 627.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 56.2%

Protein: 5.2%

Carbs: 38.6%