Haagen Dazs Style Ice Cream Base

1. Whisk together milk and cream.
2. Pour into pot and simmer for a minimum of 30 minutes.
3. In a bowl, whisk together eggs and sugar.
4. Into the bowl of eggs and sugar, gently and gradually whisk the heated milk and cream.
5. Pour the mixture back into the pot.
6. Cook gently to 176° F (80° C), whisking frequently. Hold the mixture at 176° F for at least 25 seconds to pasteurize.
7. Pass the mixture through a sieve, into a large bowl.
8. Cool thoroughly in the fridge.
9. Pour mixture into your ice cream maker. Process as you usually would, following manufacturer instructions.