Homemade Strawberry Vanilla Bean Ice Cream Recipe
Enjoy the rich and creamy taste of homemade strawberry vanilla bean ice cream. Made with fresh strawberries, real vanilla bean, and a smooth custard base, this delightful frozen treat is perfect for summer days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 30 minutes (includes chilling and freezing)
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churned
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 vanilla bean (or 2 tsp pure vanilla extract)
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 4 large egg yolks
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- In a bowl, toss strawberries with ¼ cup sugar and let sit for 15 minutes. Blend until smooth.
- In a saucepan, heat milk, heavy cream, and vanilla bean (split and scraped) over medium heat until warm.
- In a separate bowl, whisk egg yolks with remaining sugar until pale.
- Slowly pour the warm milk mixture into the egg yolks, whisking constantly.
- Return mixture to the saucepan and cook on low heat until thickened, about 5 minutes.
- Strain through a fine-mesh sieve, then mix in the strawberry purée.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
- Churn in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Transfer to a container and freeze until firm.
Notes
- For extra flavor, roast the strawberries before blending.
- Use vanilla bean paste for a more intense vanilla flavor.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ cup
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 50mg