Homemade Strawberry Vanilla Bean Ice Cream Recipe
Enjoy the perfect blend of fresh strawberries and real vanilla bean in this homemade ice cream. Creamy, rich, and bursting with flavor, this easy-to-make frozen dessert is a must-try for any ice cream lover!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 30 minutes (includes chilling & freezing)
- Yield: 1 quart 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churned
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 vanilla bean, split and scraped
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a bowl, toss strawberries with ¼ cup sugar and let sit for 15 minutes. Mash slightly.
- In a saucepan, heat heavy cream, milk, vanilla bean seeds, and pod over medium heat until warm. Remove pod.
- In another bowl, whisk egg yolks, remaining sugar, and salt until pale.
- Slowly add warm cream mixture to yolks, whisking continuously. Return to saucepan and cook until thickened.
- Strain mixture and stir in vanilla extract. Let cool, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Churn in an ice cream maker according to manufacturer’s instructions, adding mashed strawberries in the last few minutes.
- Freeze for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- For a stronger vanilla flavor, use vanilla bean paste.
- Can substitute frozen strawberries if fresh aren’t available.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 40mg