Homemade Strawberry Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
Homemade Strawberry Vanilla Bean Ice Cream is a sweet treat you can easily whip up at home. It’s creamy, fruity, and the perfect dessert for sunny days.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 300kcal
Equipment
- Saucepan
- Mixing Bowl
- Ice Cream Maker
- Fine-Mesh Sieve
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 2 cups Fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced Use ripe strawberries for the best flavor.
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 unit Vanilla bean, split and seeds scraped Alternatively, use 1 tsp of vanilla extract.
- 2 cups Heavy cream
- 1 cup Whole milk
- 6 large Egg yolks
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine the strawberries, sugar, and the fragrant vanilla bean seeds (or vanilla extract). Cook over medium heat, stirring until the strawberries soften and release their juices and the sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and let it cool completely.
- In another saucepan, gently warm the heavy cream and whole milk until it just starts to simmer. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Whisk the egg yolks in a bowl until smooth. Slowly pour the warm cream mixture into the yolks while whisking constantly to temper the eggs.
- Return the custard to the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring continuously, until it thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon.
- Strain the custard through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl to remove any lumps. Let it cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until completely chilled.
- Pour the chilled custard into your ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions. As the ice cream begins to set, swirl in the cooled strawberry mixture for bursts of fruity goodness.
- Transfer the churned ice cream to an airtight container and freeze for 2–4 hours, or until firm. Once set, scoop into bowls or cones, serve, and enjoy every creamy bite!
Notes
Store the ice cream in an airtight container in the freezer. It will stay fresh for about 2-3 weeks, but I bet it won’t last that long!
Nutrition
Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 150mg | Sodium: 50mg | Potassium: 200mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 150mg | Iron: 0.5mg