How does cooking custard for homemade ice cream compare to using raw eggs?

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Question by firemoose: How does cooking custard for homemade ice cream compare to using raw eggs?

It seems that cooking custard is primarily to reduce the risk of salmonella, but does the taste or texture change? How does cooking affect the chemistry?




Best answer:

Answer by Daisy G
Making it a custard will make the ice cream creamier and a smoother taste. Using raw eggs will just add to the richness.

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