Dulce de Leche Ice Cream

1 can (10 oz) sweetened condensed milk
1 cup whipping cream
1 cup milk
1 cinnamon stick (optional)
2 tsp vanilla
1 cup English Toffee bits (optional)

In a medium saucepan over mediu heat, cook sweetened condensed milk, stirring constantly, until thick and golden brown, about 15 minutes.  Remove from heat.  Meanwhile, in a separate medium saucepan over medium-low heat, bring cream, milk, and cinnamon stick to simmer.  Remove cinnamon stick and discard.

Very slowly and carefully to prevent spattering, pour condensed milk into a large, clean bowl.  Gradually whisk in cream mixture, holding the saucepan at arm's length and averting your face when adding the cream.  Whisk in vanilla.  Cover and refrigerate until completely cold or overnight.

Stir cream mixture.  Transfer to an ice cream maker and freeze according to manufacturer's directions.  Add English Toffee bits when ice cream has finished.

Yield:  1 quart