There’s nothing quite like the creamy, indulgent taste of homemade vanilla bean ice cream. It’s the perfect dessert for a hot summer day, and it’s surprisingly easy to make at home. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can whip up a batch of this delicious frozen treat that will be sure to impress your family and friends.

To make homemade vanilla bean ice cream, you’ll need the following ingredients:

– 2 cups heavy cream
– 1 cup whole milk
– 2/3 cup granulated sugar
– 1 vanilla bean
– 6 large egg yolks
– 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

To start, pour the heavy cream, milk, and sugar into a medium saucepan. Split the vanilla bean in half lengthwise and scrape out the seeds with the back of a knife. Add both the seeds and the pod to the saucepan with the cream mixture. Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until it just begins to bubble around the edges.

While the cream mixture is heating, whisk the egg yolks in a separate bowl until they are thick and pale in color. Once the cream mixture is heated, slowly pour a small amount of it into the bowl of egg yolks, whisking constantly to temper the eggs.

Once the eggs are tempered, pour the mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining cream. Cook the mixture over low heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon. This should take about 5-7 minutes.

Once the mixture has thickened, remove it from the heat and strain it through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean bowl. Stir in the vanilla extract, then cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the mixture for at least 4 hours, or until it is completely chilled.

Once the mixture is chilled, pour it into an ice cream maker and churn it according to the manufacturer’s instructions. This will typically take about 20-25 minutes, or until the ice cream is thick and creamy.

Transfer the ice cream to a container and freeze it for at least 4 hours, or until it is firm. Then, scoop it out and enjoy the delicious, homemade vanilla bean ice cream.

Homemade vanilla bean ice cream is a classic dessert that is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. With its rich, creamy texture and bold vanilla flavor, it’s a treat that just can’t be beat. So why not try making your own batch of this delectable frozen dessert? It’s a fun and rewarding activity that will leave you with a delicious treat to enjoy all summer long.