Strawberry Vanilla Bean Ice Cream Recipe - Easy Recipes
This easy Strawberry Vanilla Bean Ice Cream recipe combines sweet strawberries with creamy custard for a summer dessert the whole family will love.
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 vanilla bean, split and scraped
- 6 large egg yolks
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, chopped
- 1/4 cup sugar (for strawberries)
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine heavy cream, milk, and vanilla bean seeds with the pod. Heat until steaming, but do not boil.
- In a bowl, whisk together egg yolks and sugar until pale and thick.
- Slowly pour the hot cream mixture into the eggs, whisking constantly. Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring, until thickened.
- Strain the custard through a fine sieve, discarding the vanilla pod, and chill completely in the refrigerator.
- Mash the strawberries with 1/4 cup of sugar and let sit for 15 minutes.
- Once the custard is chilled, stir in the strawberries and their juices.
- Churn in an ice cream maker according to manufacturer’s instructions. Freeze for 2–3 hours for a firmer texture.