Description
A luscious and creamy Strawberry Vanilla Bean Ice Cream recipe that captures the essence of summer with rich flavors and a delightful texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 vanilla bean (or 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for strawberries)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Make the ice cream base by combining heavy cream, whole milk, granulated sugar, and salt in a saucepan, then heat gently.
- Cut the vanilla bean open and scrape the seeds into the mixture, adding the whole pod as well.
- Let it infuse for about ten minutes, then remove the pod and cool before refrigerating for at least four hours or overnight.
- Prepare the strawberry swirl by blending fresh strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Churn the chilled ice cream base in an ice cream maker according to the instructions until thick and creamy.
- Swirl in the strawberry mixture, creating a marbled effect.
- Freeze for at least four hours or until fully set before serving.
Notes
For best flavor, chill the ice cream base overnight. Experiment with different berries for variations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg