Uncle Bob
Chef Extraordinaire
French-Style Vanilla:
4 Egg Whites
4 Egg Yolks
1 1/2 Cups Sugar
2 tbs Vanilla Extract
4 Cups Half & Half
2 Cups Cream
Beat egg yolks until foamy...gradually add 3/4 cup sugar; beat until thickened. In a large bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Fold egg yolk mixture into egg whites. Stir in cream and remaining 3/4 Cups sugar.Transfer to a 3 qt or so saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until mixture coats a spoon. Do not boil! Add Vanilla. Chill thoroughly. Freeze.