How to Make Ice Cream Like A Michelin Star Rated Restaurant

Host Anna Medina talks with Alfonso Marquez Ramirez, Pastry Chef at Chez TJ, a Michelin Star rated restaurant in Mountain View, about tips and tricks for making ice cream at home. Marquez Ramirez shared his recipe for a vanilla ice cream base:

Alfonso Marquez Ramirez's ice cream base
Yield: 2 quarts

3 cups whole milk
2 cups heavy cream
1 can sweetened condensed milk
15 egg yolks
1 cup sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla

In a saucepan, bring cream, milk and condensed milk to a boil, take off the heat, add vanilla and set aside.
In blender, puree yolks and sugar for 1 minute on high, then turn down to low.
Add half of the hot milk mixture, blend for 30 seconds and add back to the pot. Heat mixture until it reaches 170 F, then chill for 3 hours. Put half of the mixture in ice cream machine until it is of soft-serve consistency, put in an airtight container and freeze until set.

Video by Palo Alto Online

[SoojArt]

don't let the awkwardness of this video turn you off from it, this man is dropping some knowledge gems left and right after the 4 minute mark or so, shows you where his expertise really is at.

[Chavezoid]

Ok this recipe is more technical, more restaurant-level detailed than others here. I was intimidated at first, but the ice cream came out delicious. Approved!

[marmaguirre]

I can’t believe the comment section is so negative, I enjoyed watching and hearing them talk. I tried the recipe but I didn’t do the reheating with the eggs at the end because I was afraid I would overcook them since I don’t own a termometer. I don’t have an icecream maker but What I did is shake the mixture every 2-3 hours after putting it in the freezer and it turned out just perfect, it was not eggy and super smooth. Loved the video, you people need to chill out.

[Alwaysziv]

Give this guy an award! Entertaining and fun!

[Missauthentic]

Thank you for this tutorial, I love your fun attitude! Made my first batch of ice cream without eggs....delish...but this recipe is my next batch! Yum

[bethanytaylor]

My very first time making ice cream and I came across this recipe. It turned out delicious and perfect consistency! Delicious isn’t a good enough word for how creamy, rich…perfect! I don’t have to look any further for another recipe! Thank you for sharing your time and talent!

[breanarucker]

For anyone wondering about the sweetened condensed milk that is mentioned in the description but not the video, I made this recipe exactly according to the directions in the description and it came out BEAUTIFULLY. My first time making ice cream was a success! I added the condensed milk at the same time I added the milk and cream. I also added an extra tablespoon of vanilla extract because I didn't have paste or bean, came out perfect-very rich and creamy, but much better than blue-bell and cold stone. I recommend this recipe, and thank you Chef Ramirez!! <3

[AwesomeCakeDesigner]

Great ice cream and he's sweet. I kept expecting him to start rapping ;-))

[TheInnomen]

15 yokes is a lot. I generally do 5 yokes to a cup of cream, and use condensed sweetened milk to sweeten it, instead of cane sugar. I also add whole milk to the base when pouring it into the machine. There are also some cheats that can be used, but I'll refrain from that.

[zachbeck]

Inconsistencies between the video and ingredient list in the description is confusing. Says to use 1 cup sugar whereas he uses 3/4 and lists sweetened condensed milk but I dont see where that's used in the video

[thefuturevet]

Awesome Ice Cream, easy to blend with other flavors as well. I did an orange and another key lime flavor that were amazing in the heat. I will definitely be saving this recipe!

[colingordon]

Yes! A chef with a sense of humour and knows how to explain things to people like me.

5 star instruction video, thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[Indoor_Man]

I love the Wendy's frosty tip. A great point of reference for someone who hasn't made ice cream before. Also shout out to the chef for the smell test trick. Would not have thought of that and probably would have ruined my ice cream. Thank you!

[quilla.b]

For those wondering what ice cream maker he used, its Musso Mini 4080.

[danielscott]

You gave all the information and it was awesome bro. Thank you!!!!

[mthe]

Marquez is the man! Great job explaining the techniques and showing how simple ice cream making can be. Much appreciation boss, thank you!

[wleon]

I have been watching how to make ice cream WITHOUT having to buy an ice cream machine. And it turns out just as good.

[usn]

Today is my daughters birthday. We made this recipe and it is the best ice cream ever. You helped make a special day even more special thank you.

[rext]

The amount of flapping he did I expected Chef to take wing and flyaway. Good ice-cream.

[dominikgrajewski]

Such a nice vibe they have. Chef is so positive. Great recipe too. Thanks for that