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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!
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
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- If you enjoyed this recipe, come back and give it a rating ❤️
Nutrition Information
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
% 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.