Skip to main content
Epicurious
Bon Appétit

Buttermilk Ice Cream

4.4

(19)

This recipe is an accompaniment for Rhubarb Crisp with Buttermilk Ice Cream.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes about 2 1/2 cups

Ingredients

1 cup whipping cream
6 large egg yolks
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup cold buttermilk

Preparation

  1. Bring whipping cream to simmer in heavy medium saucepan. Whisk egg yolks and sugar in medium bowl to blend. Gradually whisk hot cream into egg yolk mixture. Return mixture to saucepan and stir over medium heat until custard thickens slightly, about 6 minutes (do not boil). Strain into bowl. Stir in 1 cup cold buttermilk. Refrigerate custard until cold, about 2 hours. Process in ice cream maker according to manufacturer's instructions. (Can be prepared up to 5 days ahead. Freeze in covered container.)

TagsIce CreamFrozen DessertDessertAmericanButtermilkDairyNut FreeGluten Free5 Ingredients or FewerMake AheadIce Cream MachineBon Appétit
Read More
Cottage Cheese Caramelized Onion Dip
Add a bag of potato chips and you've got yourself a party.
The Only Frittata Recipe You’ll Ever Need
Keep this easy frittata recipe on hand for quick breakfasts, impressive brunches, and fridge clean-out meals.
The Most-Saved Recipes in the Epicurious App in April
Like fattoush salad and strawberry shortcake roll.
Caramelized Onion Pasta
Turn humble onions into this thrifty yet luxe pasta dinner.
All the Recipes From Bon Appétit’s Travel Issue
We’ve got baked cheddar and leek pasta, maple-mustard sheet-pan salmon, and a strawberry shortcake roll.
31 Spring Cocktails for Warmer Days Ahead
Think a Hugo spritz, a gin basil smash, and plenty more patio-ready pours.
Lamington Cupcakes
An Australian icon—with coconut, chocolate, and raspberry—streamlined in a standard muffin pan.
13 Types of Nuts and How to Cook With Them
Filberts, goobers, scaly bark nuts: Explore the world beyond almonds in this guide.