Strawberry Vanilla Bean Ice Cream 🍨 Recipe

𝗜𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 🍨
2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped 🍓
1/2 cup granulated sugar 🧂
1 vanilla bean 🌿
2 cups heavy cream 🥛
1 cup whole milk 🥛
1/2 cup granulated sugar 🧂
4 large egg yolks 🥚
1 teaspoon vanilla extract 🌿
𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 🍨
1. In a medium bowl, combine the chopped strawberries and 1/2 cup of sugar. Let sit for 30 minutes, then mash the strawberries slightly.
2. Split the vanilla bean lengthwise and scrape out the seeds.
3. In a saucepan, combine the heavy cream, milk, and the scraped vanilla bean seeds along with the pod. Heat over medium heat until it begins to simmer, then remove from heat and let steep for 15 minutes. Remove the vanilla bean pod.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and 1/2 cup of sugar until pale and thick.
5. Slowly pour the warm cream mixture into the egg yolk mixture, whisking constantly to temper the eggs.
6. Pour the mixture back into the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens and coats the back of a spoon. Do not let it boil.
7. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Allow to cool to room temperature.
8. Once cooled, mix in the mashed strawberries.
9. Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
10. Transfer the ice cream to a container and freeze for at least 4 hours before serving.
Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cooking Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 40 minutes plus freezing time
Servings: 1 quart 🍨🍨