Strawberry Vanilla Bean Ice Cream: A Sweet Scoop of Bliss!
When summer rolls around, there's nothing quite like the creamy delight of homemade ice cream. Today, we're diving into the world of Strawberry Vanilla Bean Ice Cream, a dessert that combines luscious strawberries with the aromatic essence of vanilla beans.
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh strawberries hulled and halved
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 vanilla bean split and seeds scraped
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Strawberries: In a medium bowl, combine the halved strawberries and half a cup of sugar. Stir well and let sit for about 30 minutes to macerate.
- Blend the Mixture: Once the strawberries are softened, blend them in a blender or food processor until smooth. For a chunkier texture, reserve some strawberry halves and mix them in later.
- Make the Cream Base: In another bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, whole milk, the remaining sugar, vanilla bean seeds, and a pinch of salt until combined.
- Combine: Fold the strawberry puree into the cream mixture until well incorporated.
- Chill the Mixture: Transfer the mixture to an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions, usually about 20-30 minutes.
- Freeze: Pour the churned ice cream into a container and freeze for at least four hours, or until firm.
- Serve: Scoop and enjoy your homemade Strawberry Vanilla Bean Ice Cream!