Strawberry Vanilla Bean Ice Cream 
Cool off this summer with this homemade, creamy strawberry vanilla bean ice cream! Bursting with fresh strawberries and the aromatic sweetness of vanilla bean, it’s the perfect treat for any occasion.
Ingredients:
2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
1 cup granulated sugar
1 vanilla bean, split and seeds scraped
2 cups heavy cream
1 cup whole milk
6 large egg yolks
Instructions:
1. Make the Strawberry Mixture: In a saucepan, combine strawberries, sugar, and vanilla bean seeds. Cook over medium heat until the strawberries soften and the sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and let cool.
2. Prepare the Custard: Heat heavy cream and milk in another saucepan until it simmers. Remove from heat. In a bowl, whisk egg yolks, then slowly pour the hot cream mixture into the yolks, whisking constantly.
3. Thicken the Custard: Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
4. Cool the Custard: Strain the custard into a bowl and let cool. Refrigerate until cold.
5. Churn the Ice Cream: Churn the custard in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
6. Add Strawberries: In the last few minutes of churning, add the strawberry mixture.
7. Freeze: Transfer the ice cream to a container and freeze until firm.
Prep Time: 20 mins | Cooking Time: 20 mins | Chilling Time: 4 hrs | Total Time: 4 hrs 40 mins | Servings: 8
Enjoy a bowl of this heavenly, homemade ice cream! 