Description
Creamy homemade strawberry vanilla bean ice cream blends fresh strawberries with rich vanilla for a delightful summer treat. Smooth, luxurious scoops will transport you to a sweet paradise of pure indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh strawberries (hulled and chopped)
- 4 large egg yolks
- 3/4 cup (170 g) granulated sugar
- 2 cups (480 ml) heavy cream
- 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk
- 1 vanilla bean (or 2 tsp pure vanilla extract)
Instructions
- Macerate strawberries with sugar for 20 minutes to release natural sweetness and intensify flavor.
- Pulverize macerated strawberries into a silky, vibrant puree using a blender until completely smooth.
- Combine cream, milk, and split vanilla bean in a saucepan, heating gently to just below boiling point, allowing aromatics to infuse thoroughly.
- Whip egg yolks with remaining sugar and salt until the mixture transforms into a pale, creamy consistency.
- Temper egg mixture by gradually introducing hot cream, whisking continuously to prevent curdling.
- Return combined liquid to saucepan, cooking on low heat while stirring constantly until custard thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
- Strain custard through a fine-mesh sieve to ensure ultra-smooth texture, eliminating any potential lumps.
- Incorporate strawberry puree into strained custard, creating a harmonious blend of flavors.
- Refrigerate mixture for minimum 4 hours, allowing flavors to meld and base to completely chill.
- Churn in ice cream maker at manufacturer’s recommended setting, typically 20-25 minutes until soft-serve consistency.
- Transfer to freezer-safe container and freeze for 2-3 hours until firm and scoopable.
Notes
- Macerate strawberries longer for deeper, more intense fruit flavor and natural sweetness.
- Use fresh, high-quality vanilla beans for authentic, robust vanilla undertones in the ice cream base.
- Strain strawberry puree through fine-mesh sieve to remove seeds for smoother texture, especially for those preferring silky consistency.
- Consider substituting dairy milk with coconut or almond milk for lactose-free or vegan dietary requirements, which will slightly alter but maintain delicious creamy profile.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 324 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 45 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg