Ingredients

Method

For the vanilla base:
• 9 free-range egg yolks
• 200 g sugar
• 1 T vanilla paste
• 4 cups cream
• 1 cup milk
For the ice cream:
• 400 g strawberries, roughly chopped
• nectarines, chopped, for serving (optional)

Method

Ingredients

To make the vanilla ice-cream base:

1. Beat the egg yolks, sugar and vanilla extract using an electric mixer until pale. This aerates the eggs and makes for a lighter, fluffier ice cream.

2. Combine the egg-yolk mixture with the cream and milk, then pour into a saucepan. Cook over a low to medium heat until thickened. Alternatively, cook in a doubleboiler.

3. Allow the mixture to cool, then churn in an ice-cream machine until ready to serve. Makes 2 litres.

To make the strawberry ice cream

1. Make the ice-cream base. Once the ice cream is almost finished churning, add the strawberries and churn for a further minute.

2. Freeze for 4 hours or until firm and ready to serve. Serve with nectarines.

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Photographs: Jan Ras
Food assistants: Bianca Strydom and Keletso Motau