Homemade Strawberry Vanilla Bean Ice Cream Recipe
This homemade strawberry vanilla bean ice cream is a rich, creamy dessert made with fresh strawberries, real vanilla bean, and a smooth custard base. Perfect for summer, this sweet and fruity treat is easy to make and full of natural flavors.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 6 hours (including freezing)
- Yield: 1 quart 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churning
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped
- ¾ cup granulated sugar, divided
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 vanilla bean, split and scraped
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix strawberries with ¼ cup sugar and let sit for 20 minutes until juicy. Mash slightly.
- In a saucepan, heat cream, milk, and vanilla bean over medium heat until steaming (not boiling).
- In a separate bowl, whisk egg yolks, remaining sugar, and salt.
- Slowly add warm cream mixture to egg yolks, whisking constantly. Return to saucepan and cook until thickened.
- Strain custard through a sieve, then stir in vanilla extract. Cool completely.
- Mix in mashed strawberries, then churn in an ice cream maker per manufacturer’s instructions.
- Freeze for 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- For a smoother texture, blend strawberries before adding them.
- Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ cup
- Calories: 230 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 30 mg