Pralines And Cream Ice Cream

Directions

• Step 1 PRALINES: Combine first five ingredients in a large, heavy saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring gently, until sugar is dissolved. Cover and cook over medium heat for 2-3 minutes to clear sugar crystals from sides of the pan. Uncover and cook to soft ball (234~), stirring constantly
• Step 2 Remove from heat and stir in soda and vanilla. Add butter and beat with a wooden spoon until mixture begins to thicken. Working quickly, drop by tablespoons onto buttered wax paper.
• Step 3 Makes 1 1/2 – 2 dozen pralines. BUT DON’T EAT THEM!
• Step 4 Crumble coarsely and measure out 3 1/2 cup of the crumblies for this ice cream.
• Step 5 ICE CREAM: Combine sugar, flour, and salt in a Dutch oven. Add eggs, and stir until smooth. Stir in milk and cook over medium heat until thermometer reaches 165~, stirring constantly.
• Step 6 Remove from heat and let cool slightly
• Step 7
• Step 8 Chill for 3 hours.
• Step 9 Combine whipping cream and vanilla in a large bowl and whisk in chilled custard.
• Step 10 Pour into freezer container of a 1 gallon ice cream freezer.
• Step 11 Freeze according to manufacturer’s instructions.
• Step 12 Remove dasher and fold in 3 1/2 cups crumbled pralines.
• Step 13 Let ripen for 1 hour before serving.