The Ice Cream Project Begins

My basic ice cream base

1 cup heavy cream
2 cups milk
4 egg yolks
1/2 cup sugar

Simmer the heavy cream and milk in a double boiler until mixture gets frothy. While that is happening, mix the egg yolks and sugar in a big bowl, beating it until it, too, gets frothy. Frothy-ness all around!

After everything is sufficiently frothy, slowly pour the egg mixture into the milk mixture. Pour s-l-o-w-l-y, stirring everything together as you pour, or else the eggs will cook. Let the mixture thicken to the point that it will coat the back of a spoon, then remove from heat.

This is the base I use for all my ice cream. It's really simple and tastes great. Just throw it in your ice cream maker and follow the directions.