Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy goodness of homemade Vanilla Bean Ice Cream. This classic dessert is made with real vanilla bean for an intense flavor that will delight your taste buds. Perfect for hot summer days or any time you’re craving a cool and sweet treat.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 vanilla bean, split and seeds scraped
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine the heavy cream, whole milk, and granulated sugar.
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and pinch of salt.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight until very cold.
- Once chilled, pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions, about 20-25 minutes, until thick and creamy.
- Transfer the ice cream to a freezer-safe container and freeze for at least 2 hours to firm up before serving.
Add the split vanilla bean and scraped seeds to the mixture. Place over medium heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is steaming but not boiling.
Let the mixture steep for 30 minutes to infuse the vanilla flavor. Remove the vanilla bean pod and pour the mixture into an airtight container.
Notes
- For extra flavor, substitute the vanilla bean with 2 teaspoons of high-quality pure vanilla bean paste.
- Add mix-ins like chocolate chips or crushed cookies during the last few minutes of churning if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
