Delicious Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

Enjoy the smooth, creamy goodness of vanilla bean ice cream that you made yourself. This classic treat is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth with its deep flavor and smooth texture.

Ingredients:

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

Instructions:

In a saucepan, combine the heavy cream, whole milk, and scraped vanilla bean seeds

Heat over medium-low heat until it begins to simmer, then remove from heat and let steep for 30 minutes

In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and sugar until light and creamy

After 30 minutes, reheat the cream mixture until it just begins to simmer again

Slowly pour about half of the hot cream mixture into the egg yolks while whisking constantly to temper the eggs

Pour the egg mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining cream mixture

Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens slightly and coats the back of a spoon, about 5-7 minutes

Do not let it boil

Remove from heat and strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean bowl

Discard the vanilla bean pod

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap, pressing it directly onto the surface of the custard to prevent a skin from forming

Chill the custard in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight

Once chilled, churn the custard in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturers instructions until it reaches a soft-serve consistency

Transfer the churned ice cream to a container and freeze for at least 4 hours or until firm before serving