Pure Creamy Bliss: Homemade Strawberry Vanilla Bean Ice Cream!

Pure Creamy Bliss: Homemade Strawberry Vanilla Bean Ice Cream!

This luxuriously smooth and creamy ice cream blends real vanilla bean with macerated strawberries for an indulgent yet nostalgic frozen treat. Every scoop is rich, velvety, and bursting with fresh berry goodness!

Ingredients

● 1 vanilla bean, split & seeds scraped
● 2 cups heavy cream
● 1 cup whole milk
● ¾ cup granulated sugar (divided)
● Pinch of salt
● 6 large egg yolks
● 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
● 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled & diced
● 2 tbsp sugar (for strawberries)

Directions

Prepare the Strawberries: Toss diced strawberries with 2 tbsp sugar and let sit for 30 minutes until juicy.

Heat the Milk & Cream: In a saucepan, combine heavy cream, milk, half the sugar, salt, and vanilla bean seeds (plus the pod). Heat until steaming, then remove from heat.

Temper the Egg Yolks: In a bowl, whisk egg yolks with the remaining sugar until smooth. Slowly pour in the warm milk mixture, whisking constantly.

Cook the Custard: Return to the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring, until it thickens (170-175°F). Strain through a sieve and stir in vanilla extract.

Chill the Custard: Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight for deeper flavor.

Churn the Ice Cream: Remove the vanilla bean pod, then churn the custard in an ice cream maker. In the last few minutes, add the macerated strawberries.

Freeze & Serve: Transfer to an airtight container and freeze for 2-4 hours. Scoop, serve, and enjoy the dreamy, homemade goodness!

Tips & Variations:
Extra Creamy? Add ½ cup sweetened condensed milk for a richer texture.
Chunky or Smooth? Blend the strawberries before adding for a more infused flavor!
No Ice Cream Maker? Freeze in a shallow dish, stirring every 30 minutes for a few hours.

Prep Time: 15 min | Chill Time: 4 hrs | Churn Time: 25 min | Freeze Time: 2-4 hrs
Servings: 6-8

A heavenly summer treat that’s pure, creamy, and packed with real fruit & vanilla magic