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Banana Ice Cream

A delicious and easy to make homemade ice cream that is mixed in with fresh bananas right before churning. Use this easy vanilla base for any other ice cream flavors!
Prep Time 8 hours 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 8 hours 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 cups half and half
  • 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1/4 cup evaporated milk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup mashed ripe bananas about 2 to 3 medium bananas

Instructions

  • In a large saucepan, heat the half and half until warmed through and just scalded. Whisk in the granulated sugar and salt. Cook and stir until dissolved. Whisk the eggs in a medium bowl and add about 1/2 a cup of the heated half and half while whisking. Then pour back into the pot with the remaining half and half, again, whisking the entire time while you slowly pour. Cook, while whisking constantly, until the mixture has thickened into a custard.
  • Remove from heat and immediately place the pot over an ice bath to cool down. Whisk in the heavy cream, evaporated milk and vanilla extract. Pour into a bowl, through a fine mesh strainer to remove any lumps, and then cover with plastic wrap. Chill in fridge for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  • Mash bananas and stir into the chilled custard. Pour into ice cream machine and churn according to manufacture's directions. Transfer into airtight containers and place in freezer for at least 4 hours or overnight. Can be stored in fridge for several weeks. Enjoy!

Notes

yields: about 3 pints
Author: The Candid Appetite