Description
This Strawberry Vanilla Bean Ice Cream is a creamy and refreshing homemade dessert made with fresh strawberries, rich vanilla bean, and a smooth cream base. Perfect for summer or any time you crave a sweet, fruity treat.
Ingredients
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Fruits
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, chopped
Dairy
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
Others
- ¾ cup sugar
- 1 vanilla bean, scraped
Instructions
- Blend the Strawberries: In a blender or food processor, combine the chopped strawberries and sugar. Blend until smooth to create a strawberry puree.
- Mix the Cream Base: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, whole milk, and the seeds scraped from the vanilla bean pod until fully combined.
- Combine: Add the strawberry puree to the cream mixture and stir gently until well incorporated, ensuring an even flavor throughout.
- Chill: Cover the mixture with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, allowing it to become thoroughly chilled which helps in the churning process.
- Churn: Pour the chilled mixture into your ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions, typically for 20-25 minutes, until the mixture thickens to a soft-serve consistency.
- Freeze: Transfer the churned ice cream to an airtight container and freeze for at least 4 hours to firm up completely before serving.
Notes
- Make sure the ice cream base is very cold before churning to ensure a smooth texture.
- Fresh strawberries give the best flavor, but frozen can be used if fresh are unavailable; thaw and drain excess liquid before blending.
- You can substitute the vanilla bean with 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract if needed.
- If you don’t have an ice cream maker, pour the mixture into a shallow dish and freeze, stirring every 30 minutes until frozen.
