Ingredients:
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1 1/2 tablespoons za'atar seasoning
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions:
- Heat 2 cups heavy cream with 1 1/2 tablespoons za'atar seasoning until simmering. Remove from heat, let steep for 30 minutes.
- Whisk 4 egg yolks and 3/4 cup sugar until pale.
- Reheat cream, then temper eggs by adding 1/2 cup warm cream to yolks, whisking constantly. Return mixture to saucepan.
- Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly until thickened (5-7 minutes). Do not boil.
- Stir in 1 cup whole milk, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt.
- Strain custard into a bowl, cover, and refrigerate until fully chilled (4 hours or overnight).
- Churn in an ice cream maker according to manufacturer's instructions.
- Transfer to a container and freeze until firm (2-4 hours).
- Scoop and enjoy, optionally garnished with extra za'atar.