Description
Strawberry Vanilla Bean Ice Cream is a creamy, dreamy dessert bursting with real vanilla flavor and sweet, juicy strawberries. Made with a custard base and fresh ingredients, this homemade ice cream is the perfect summer treat or a delightful finish to any meal.
Ingredients
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2 cups heavy cream
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1 cup whole milk
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3/4 cup granulated sugar
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4 egg yolks
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1 vanilla bean (split and scraped) or 1 tbsp vanilla bean paste
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1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, chopped
Instructions
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Heat Base: In a saucepan, combine milk, cream, sugar, and vanilla bean seeds plus the pod. Heat until just simmering, then remove the pod.
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Temper Egg Yolks: Whisk egg yolks until pale. Slowly whisk in hot milk mixture to temper.
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Cook Custard: Return mixture to the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly until it thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon. Do not let it boil.
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Cool Completely: Remove from heat and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled.
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Add Strawberries: Fold in chopped strawberries.
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Freeze: Process in an ice cream maker according to manufacturer instructions, or freeze in a container, stirring every 30 minutes until firm and creamy.
Notes
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For smoother texture, purée strawberries before adding.
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Replace vanilla bean with extract if needed (use 1–2 tsp).
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Add a splash of lemon juice to the strawberries to brighten flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churned or No-Churn (manual stirring)
- Cuisine: American