Strawberry Vanilla Bean Ice Cream โ A Dreamy Summer Must-Have! ๐ฆ๐
Treat yourself to the creamy delight of Strawberry Vanilla Bean Ice Cream, a luscious homemade dessert that perfectly blends fresh strawberries with the rich essence of real vanilla. Ideal for hot days, this indulgent treat is bound to be a favorite among family and friends!
Ingredients:
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 vanilla bean, split and seeds scraped
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 6 large egg yolks
Instructions:
- Cook the Strawberries: In a saucepan, combine the strawberries, sugar, and vanilla bean seeds. Cook over medium heat until the strawberries soften and the sugar dissolves. Allow to cool.
- Heat the Cream: In a separate saucepan, heat the heavy cream and milk until it simmers, then remove from heat.
- Prepare the Custard: Whisk the egg yolks in a bowl. Gradually add the hot cream mixture while whisking continuously.
- Thicken the Custard: Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring until thickened.
- Cool the Custard: Strain the mixture into a bowl and let it cool. Refrigerate until cold.
- Churn the Ice Cream: Pour the chilled mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturerโs instructions.
- Add Strawberries: In the last few minutes of churning, add the cooled strawberry mixture.
- Freeze & Serve: Transfer the ice cream to a container and freeze until firm. Enjoy!
Total Time: 4 hrs 40 mins
Servings: 8
Scoop up a taste of summer with this rich, fruity Strawberry Vanilla Bean Ice Cream! ๐๐ฆ
