Classic banana pudding in ice cream form! This rich custard ice cream is full of fresh banana flavor and Nilla wafers.

INGREDIENTS:

✦ 3 large, very ripe bananas

✦ 2 cups heavy cream

✦ 1 cup whole milk

✦ 1/4 tsp sea salt

✦ 2/3 cup granulated sugar

✦ 5 egg yolks

✦ 1 tbsp vanilla extract

✦ 2 tbsp vodka

✦ 10 Nilla wafers

INSTRUCTIONS:

In a blender or food processor, blend the bananas until completely liquid and set aside.

In a medium saucepan combine the heavy cream, milk, and salt. Heat over medium heat until very warm (but not simmering).

While the milk is heating, in a bowl combine the egg yolks and sugar. Whisk until fully emulsified and lighter in color.

Slowly add 1/2 – 1 cup of the hot milk mixture to the egg mixture, whisking as you add to steadily increase the temperature of the eggs so that they do not cook. Once the egg mix has come up to temperature, add everything back into the saucepan and whisk until fully combined.

Stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, heat the custard until the mixture coats the back of the spoon. It has thickened enough when you can run your finger down the back of the spoon and the line stays visible.

Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a fresh bowl and stir in the pureed bananas, vanilla extract and vodka. Let cool, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Churn in your ice cream maker as directed. Mix in crumbled Nilla wafers and freeze in an ice cream approved container. Enjoy!