Homemade Strawberry Vanilla Bean Ice Cream Recipe
Indulge in this homemade strawberry vanilla bean ice cream made with fresh strawberries, real vanilla bean, and a creamy custard base. This rich and velvety frozen dessert is perfect for summer!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 6 hours (including chilling & freezing)
- Yield: 1 quart 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churned
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 vanilla bean (or 2 tsp vanilla extract)
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 4 large egg yolks
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- In a bowl, toss strawberries with ¼ cup sugar and let sit for 15 minutes. Mash slightly.
- In a saucepan, heat milk and vanilla bean over medium heat until warm. Remove from heat and let steep for 10 minutes.
- In a bowl, whisk egg yolks and remaining sugar. Slowly add warm milk, whisking constantly.
- Return mixture to saucepan and cook over low heat until thickened. Strain through a sieve.
- Stir in heavy cream, salt, and mashed strawberries. Chill for at least 4 hours.
- Churn in an ice cream maker according to manufacturer’s instructions.
- Transfer to a container and freeze until firm.
Notes
- For extra flavor, roast strawberries before adding them.
- Use high-quality vanilla bean for the best taste.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 50mg