Are you looking for a delicious and easy-to-make dessert for your next gathering or a treat for yourself? Look no further than this homemade vanilla bean ice cream recipe. Made with simple ingredients and packed with flavor, this dessert is sure to impress your taste buds and your guests.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 vanilla bean, split and scraped
- 6 egg yolks
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
To get started, combine the heavy cream, milk, sugar, and vanilla bean in a medium saucepan. Heat the mixture over medium heat until it comes to a simmer, stirring occasionally. Remove the pan from the heat and let it steep for 30 minutes.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and salt until the mixture is pale and thick. Reheat the cream mixture over medium heat until it comes to a simmer, then gradually pour it into the egg mixture, whisking constantly.
Pour the custard mixture back into the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon. Remove the pan from the heat and strain the custard through a fine-mesh sieve into a large bowl. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill the mixture in the refrigerator until it is completely cold.
Pour the custard into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions until the ice cream is thick and creamy. Transfer the ice cream to a container and freeze until firm.
Now that your homemade vanilla bean ice cream is ready, you can serve it on its own or use it as a base for other desserts like ice cream sundaes, milkshakes, or even homemade ice cream sandwiches.