Indulge in the rich and creamy goodness of homemade frozen vanilla custard. This recipe takes classic custard flavors to the next level, resulting in a delightful frozen treat that will satisfy any sweet tooth. With a smooth texture and intense vanilla flavor, this frozen custard is the perfect dessert for hot summer days or any time you crave a cool and comforting treat. Prepare this easy recipe and enjoy the magic of homemade frozen vanilla custard in every spoonful.
Ingredients
- 2 cups whole milk
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
- 8 large egg yolks
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Directions
- In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the milk and cream. Add the split vanilla bean and bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and sugar until well combined.
- Slowly pour the hot milk mixture into the egg yolk mixture, whisking constantly to prevent curdling.
- Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, until it thickens and coats the back of the spoon. This should take about 10-15 minutes. Do not let it boil.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and strain the custard through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean bowl to remove any cooked egg bits and the vanilla bean.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and let the custard cool to room temperature. Once cooled, cover the bowl with plastic wrap, making sure the plastic touches the surface of the custard to prevent a skin from forming.
- Refrigerate the custard for at least 4 hours or overnight to chill completely.
- Once chilled, transfer the custard to an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions until it reaches a soft-serve consistency.
- Transfer the churned custard to a lidded container and freeze for at least 4 hours or until firm.
- Serve the frozen vanilla custard in bowls or cones and enjoy!
