Description
Silky homemade strawberry vanilla bean ice cream delivers pure summer bliss with fresh berries and luxurious cream. Creamy scoops promise delightful moments of sweet indulgence for dessert enthusiasts seeking classic flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped
- 2 cups (473 milliliters) heavy cream
- 1 cup (237 milliliters) whole milk
Sweeteners:
- 3/4 cup (150 grams) granulated sugar
Flavoring Ingredients:
- 1 vanilla bean, split and scraped
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Macerate strawberries with sugar for 15 minutes to release natural juices and intensify sweetness.
- Pulverize macerated strawberries into a silky, vibrant puree using a blender until completely smooth.
- Infuse cream and milk with vanilla bean, gently warming the mixture over medium heat to extract rich aromatic flavors.
- Temper egg yolks by gradually introducing the heated cream mixture, whisking continuously to prevent curdling.
- Transfer the custard back to the saucepan, cooking on low heat until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon, approximately 5-7 minutes.
- Strain the custard through a fine-mesh sieve to ensure a velvety texture, removing any potential egg solids.
- Incorporate vanilla extract and strawberry puree, blending thoroughly to create a harmonious flavor profile.
- Refrigerate the mixture for minimum 4 hours, allowing it to chill completely and develop deeper taste complexity.
- Churn the chilled base in an ice cream maker according to manufacturer’s guidelines, typically 20-25 minutes.
- Transfer the freshly churned ice cream to a freezer-safe container and freeze until firm, approximately 2-3 hours before serving.
Notes
- Macerate strawberries beforehand to enhance their natural sweetness and release more intense fruit flavor.
- Temper egg yolks gently to prevent scrambling and ensure a smooth, creamy custard base.
- Use fresh, high-quality vanilla bean for maximum aromatic depth and authentic flavor profile.
- Consider straining strawberry puree for an ultra-silky texture if you prefer no seed or pulp.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 335 kcal
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 55 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg