Ingredients

• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 4 large egg yolks
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Prepare the Ice Cream Maker: Ensure your Homtone Ice Cream Maker is clean and ready to use. Plug in the power supply and make sure it's on a flat, level surface.

2. Mix the Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the sugar and egg yolks until the mixture is pale and thick. In a separate saucepan, heat the heavy cream and whole milk until it's steaming but not boiling. Slowly pour the hot cream mixture into the egg yolk mixture, whisking constantly to avoid scrambling the eggs.

3. Cook the Custard: Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon. This should take about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and salt.

4. Chill the Custard: Place the saucepan in an ice bath and stir occasionally until the mixture is cool. This step is crucial for a smooth ice cream texture.

5. Assemble the Ice Cream Maker: Pour the chilled custard into the removable bowl of your Homtone Ice Cream Maker. Ensure the bowl is properly seated in the machine and the mixing blade is installed correctly.

6. Select the Ice Cream Mode: Turn on the Homtone Ice Cream Maker and select the Ice Cream Mode. The machine will automatically churn the ice cream for you. The default time for the ice cream mode is 60 minutes, but you can adjust this according to your preference.

7. Monitor the Process: You can add mix-ins through the refill hole if you wish. The machine will keep the ice cream cool for an additional 2 hours after the churning process is complete, ensuring your ice cream doesn't melt.

8. Serve and Enjoy: Once the ice cream is ready, use the ice cream shovel to serve it. Enjoy your homemade vanilla ice cream straight away or store it in the freezer for later use.

Tips for Success

• Make sure the initial temperature of the ingredients is between 68°F and 86°F (20°C to 30°C). Do not pre-freeze the ingredients, as this can cause the blender blade to become blocked before the ice cream is ready.
• The Homtone Ice Cream Maker has a motor self-protection function that stops the motor if it gets too hot, ensuring the longevity of your machine.
• For a softer ice cream, stop the machine a few minutes earlier. For a harder texture, let it run the full cycle.

With the Homtone Ice Cream Maker and its built-in compressor, you can create professional-quality ice cream at home. Enjoy the process and the delicious results!