Salted Crack Caramel Ice Cream

Indulge in the creamy richness of this salted crack caramel ice cream, featuring a luscious caramel base infused with a hint of sea salt and studded with chunks of salted caramel candy.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup whole milk
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup water
• 4 large egg yolks
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/2 cup chopped salted caramel candy

Instructions:

In a saucepan, combine heavy cream and milk

Heat over medium heat until it begins to simmer, then remove from heat

In a separate saucepan, combine sugar and water over medium-high heat

Cook without stirring until it turns a deep amber color

Slowly pour the hot cream mixture into the caramelized sugar, stirring constantly

In a bowl, whisk egg yolks

Slowly pour the caramel mixture into the egg yolks, whisking constantly

Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens slightly and coats the back of a spoon

Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and sea salt

Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a clean bowl

Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight

Churn the chilled mixture in an ice cream maker according to manufacturers instructions

During the last few minutes of churning, add chopped salted caramel candy

Transfer the churned ice cream to a freezer-safe container and freeze until firm, about 4 hours

Serve and enjoy