Creamy Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

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  • Prep Time

    40 mins

  • Cook Time

    40 mins

  • Additional Time

    3 hrs

  • Total Time

    4 hrs 5 mins

  • Servings

    10 servings

  • Calories

    212 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert

  • Cuisine

    American

Creamy Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

This vanilla bean ice cream is pure, rich, and creamy. Only the good stuff, nothing artificial about it. It's 5-ingredient bliss!

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Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups whole milk
  • 1 ½ cups heavy cream
  • 1 whole vanilla bean
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3 large egg yolks
  • ½ cups white sugar
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Instructions

  1. Combine milk and cream in medium saucepan. Using sharp knife, split vanilla bean in half, lengthwise.  Scrape out all the seeds into the saucepan. Put bean pod in saucepan; there is plenty of flavor left in pod. Bring mixture to slow boil.  Reduce heat to simmer 30 minutes.  Stir frequently. If you get a little milky film on top, just keep stirring.
  2. Combine 2 eggs, 3 yolks, and sugar in a medium bowl. Lightly beat until mixture is thick, smooth, and pale yellow. Remove bean pod from milk mixture.  Measure out 1 cup of the hot mixture.  Gradually pour the cup of milk mixture into the egg mixture in a slow, steady stream while whisking – you can also use a mixer on low speed. When combined, pour egg/milk mixture back into saucepan.
  3. Stir constantly over low heat until mixture is thick enough to coat spoon. Do not let it boil. If using thermometer, it should be around 170F.
  4. Transfer to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap directly over custard, and chill completely. Takes at least a few hours chill, so do this overnight if you like.
  5. Pour chilled custard into ice cream maker and churn until thickened, about 25 min. Transfer to airtight container and place in freezer to set.
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Notes

  • We've been using our Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker for many years, with great results. 
  • If you prefer a simple, egg-free vanilla ice cream, here's a recipe for that.
  • See original article for more serving ideas and flavor variations. 
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Nutrition Information

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Calories 212kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 13g (4%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 4g Trans Fat 0.003g Cholesterol 136mg (45%) Sodium 39mg (2%) Potassium 107mg (3%) Sugar 13g (26%) Vitamin A 709IU (14%) Vitamin C 0.2mg (0%) Calcium 81mg (8%) Iron 0.3mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 212 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 212kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 13g 4%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 16g 25%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Trans Fat 0.003g 0%
Cholesterol 136mg 45%
Sodium 39mg 2%
Potassium 107mg 2%
Sugar 13g 26%
Vitamin A 709IU 14%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Calcium 81mg 8%
Iron 0.3mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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