Vanilla Ice Cream
Recipe type: Dessert
Serves: makes 1 quart
 
Ingredients
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 vanilla bean
  • 6 egg yolks
  • ¾ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
  1. In a large pot, heat milk, sugar, and 1 cup of heavy cream over low heat. Stir until sugar dissolves.
  2. Scrape the vanilla seeds from the bean and add to milk mixture. Throw the bean in as well to pull out extra flavor. Cover the pot, remove it from the heat, and let it steep for 30 minutes.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the egg yolks. Slowly pour the warm milk over the eggs, whisking consistently until mixed together.
  4. Pour egg and milk mixture back into pot and return to stove. Cook over medium heat, stirring consistently with a rubber spatula, making sure to scrape the bottom of the pot as you stir. The mixture should thicken and coat the back of the spoon after about 6-8 minutes. Remove from heat.
  5. Pour remaining cup of cream into a large bowl. Place a sieve on top and pour hot milk mixture into the bowl. Add in the vanilla bean and vanilla extract. Let mixture cool completely, then cover and transfer to fridge for at least 8 hours.
  6. When ready to churn, remove the vanilla bean and pour into ice cream maker. Follow the ice cream maker's instructions.
  7. Transfer ice cream to a freezer-safe container and freeze overnight.
Recipe by Things I Made Today at https://www.thingsimadetoday.com/2013/12/27/vanilla-bean-ice-cream/