Description
Indulge in this creamy and rich vanilla bean frozen custard, made with fresh vanilla beans for an authentic flavor. Perfectly smooth and velvety, it’s a delightful treat for warm days or any time you crave a sweet, homemade dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 vanilla bean, split and scraped
- 5 large egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine the milk, cream, and sugar over medium heat.
- Stir until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is heated through.
- Remove from heat and add the vanilla bean seeds and pod.
- Let the mixture steep for 30 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks until they are pale and thick.
- Slowly pour the warm milk mixture into the egg yolks, whisking constantly to temper the yolks.
- Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon.
- Strain the custard through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean bowl.
- Chill the custard in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Once chilled, churn the custard in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Transfer the frozen custard to an airtight container and freeze until firm.
Notes
- Die Vanilleschoten sollten frisch und aromatisch sein für den besten Geschmack.
- Die Mischung vor dem Einfrieren gut kühlen, um eine cremigere Textur zu erreichen.
- Für eine intensivere Vanillenote können zusätzliche Vanilleextrakte hinzugefügt werden.
- Die gefrorene Mischung regelmäßig umrühren, um Eiskristalle zu vermeiden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes