Description
A delightful homemade ice cream combining fresh strawberries and rich vanilla flavor, perfect for sunny days and family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- Mix the diced strawberries with 1/2 cup sugar in a bowl and let sit for 30 minutes to release juices, then mash gently with a fork.
- Split the vanilla bean lengthwise and scrape out the seeds. In a saucepan, combine heavy cream, milk, vanilla bean seeds, and the pod. Heat until it simmers, then remove from heat and steep for 15 minutes. Discard the vanilla pod.
- In a separate bowl, whisk egg yolks and remaining 1/2 cup sugar until pale yellow and slightly thickened. Gradually whisk the warm cream mixture into egg yolks.
- Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. Cool to room temperature.
- Fold the mashed strawberries and their juices into the cooled custard mixture.
- Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions until it reaches a soft-serve consistency.
- Transfer the churned ice cream to a container and freeze for at least 4 hours. Scoop and enjoy!
Notes
Use fresh, ripe strawberries for best flavor. Let the cream mixture cool to room temperature before combining with strawberries.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
Keywords: ice cream, strawberry, vanilla, dessert, homemade