Ingredients

  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 8 large egg yolks
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • 1 cup creme fraiche
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 14 teaspoon salt

Method

  • Bring cream to a simmer in heavy medium saucepan.
  • Whisk egg yolks and sugar in medium bowl to blend.
  • Gradually whisk hot cream into yolk mixture.
  • Return mixture to saucepan and stir constantly over medium heat until custard is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 3 minutes (do not boil).
  • Pour custard through fine strainer into clean bowl.
  • Cool to room temperature.
  • Whisk in buttermilk, creme fraiche, lemon juice, and salt.
  • Chill custard until cold.
  • Process custard in ice cream maker according to manufacturer's directions.
  • Transfer ice cream to containers; cover and freeze until firm, at least 4 hours.
  • Let soften slightly at room temperature before serving.