Homemade Vanilla Bean Ice Cream Recipe

Indulge in the rich and velvety texture of this homemade vanilla bean ice cream. Made with real vanilla beans and fresh cream, this classic dessert is sure to satisfy your sweet cravings.

Ingredients

• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup whole milk
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 vanilla bean, split and scraped
• 6 large egg yolks

Directions

1. In a saucepan, combine heavy cream, milk, sugar, and vanilla bean seeds. Heat over medium heat until mixture is steaming.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk egg yolks until pale in color. Slowly pour the hot cream mixture into the yolks, whisking constantly.
3. Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
4. Strain the mixture through a sieve into a container and chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours or overnight.
5. Churn the chilled mixture in an ice cream maker according to manufacturer's instructions.
6. Transfer the churned ice cream to a container and freeze for at least 2 hours before serving.

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