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Strawberry Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

Strawberry Vanilla Bean Ice Cream is a delightful treat that combines fresh strawberries with creamy vanilla goodness. It’s a perfect way to cool off on a hot day, and making it at home is easier than you think! why make this recipe Making your own ice cream is not only fun, but you also get to choose the ingredients. This Strawberry Vanilla Bean Ice Cream is rich, creamy, and loaded with fresh flavors. It's great for parties, family gatherings, or just a quiet evening at home. Plus, your loved ones will appreciate the effort
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Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups fresh strawberries diced
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar for the strawberries
  • 1 vanilla bean
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar for the cream mixture
  • 4 large egg yolks
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the Strawberries: Mix the diced strawberries with 1/2 cup of sugar in a bowl. Let them sit for about 30 minutes to let their juices come out, then mash them gently with a fork.
  • Infuse the Vanilla Cream: Cut the vanilla bean in half and scrape out the little seeds inside. In a saucepan, stir together the heavy cream, milk, vanilla bean seeds, and the whole pod. Heat this mixture until it simmers, then take it off the heat and let it steep for 15 minutes. Remember to take out the vanilla pod later!
  • Make the Custard Base: In another bowl, whisk the egg yolks with the remaining 1/2 cup sugar until it’s pale yellow and a bit thick. Gradually add the warm cream mixture to the egg yolks while whisking. This keeps the eggs from cooking.
  • Thicken the Mixture: Pour the custard back into the saucepan and cook on low heat. Stir constantly until it thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon. Be careful not to let it boil! After that, remove it from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Let this cool to room temperature.
  • Combine with Strawberries: Fold the mashed strawberries and their juices into the cooled custard mixture. Stir gently until it is well combined.
  • Churn the Ice Cream: Pour this mixture into your ice cream maker. Churn it according to the machine’s instructions until it reaches a soft-serve texture.
  • Freeze and Serve: Finally, transfer the churned ice cream into a container and freeze it for at least 4 hours. When you're ready, scoop and enjoy!
  • how to serve Strawberry Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
  • Serve the ice cream in bowls or cones. You can add some fresh strawberry slices or a drizzle of chocolate sauce on top for extra yumminess!