Orange Ice Cream Recipe
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 2 cups half and half
- 2 teaspoons (packed) finely grated orange peel
- Whisk egg yolks and sugar in medium bowl until blended. Bring half and half and orange peel to simmer in heavy medium saucepan. Gradually whisk into yolk mixture; return to same pan and stir over medium-low heat until custard thickens slightly and temperature registers 180°F, about 4 minutes (do not boil). Refrigerate custard until cold, about 4 hours. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and keep chilled.)
- Process custard in ice cream maker according to manufacturer's instructions. Transfer ice cream to container; cover and freeze until firm, about 4 hours. (Can be made 1 week ahead. Keep frozen.)
