Description
Smooth homemade strawberry vanilla bean ice cream blends fresh berries with rich cream. Creamy Italian-style dessert promises pure summer indulgence with natural ingredients and delicate flavor notes.
Ingredients
Scale
Dairy and Base Ingredients:
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 4 large egg yolks
Fruits and Sweeteners:
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
Flavoring Ingredients:
- 1 vanilla bean (or 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract)
Instructions
- Macerate fresh strawberries with sugar, allowing juices to release for 15 minutes, then transform into a silky smooth puree using a blender.
- Gently warm milk, heavy cream, and split vanilla bean in a saucepan over medium heat until steaming, infusing the liquid with rich vanilla essence.
- Whip egg yolks with remaining sugar until the mixture becomes pale and creamy, creating a smooth base for the custard.
- Gradually stream the warm cream mixture into the egg yolks, whisking continuously to prevent curdling and ensure a velvety texture.
- Return the combined liquid to the saucepan, cooking on low heat and stirring constantly until the custard thickens and coats the back of a spoon, approximately 5 minutes.
- Strain the custard through a fine-mesh sieve to eliminate any potential lumps, then fold in the vibrant strawberry puree until fully incorporated.
- Refrigerate the mixture for a minimum of 4 hours, allowing flavors to meld and the base to thoroughly chill.
- Churn the cold mixture in an ice cream maker according to manufacturer’s guidelines, transforming the liquid into a light, aerated dessert.
- Transfer the freshly churned ice cream to a freezer-safe container and freeze until it reaches a firm, scoopable consistency.
Notes
- Macerate strawberries ahead of time to intensify their natural sweetness and create a more concentrated fruit flavor.
- Temper egg yolks carefully by slowly adding hot milk to prevent scrambling, ensuring a smooth and creamy custard base.
- Use fresh, ripe strawberries for the most vibrant color and intense natural sweetness in your homemade ice cream.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute coconut milk and coconut cream to maintain the rich, creamy texture while creating a vegan-friendly dessert.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 316 kcal
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 45 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg