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Vanilla bean custard ice cream

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: custard base, vanilla bean, vanilla ice cream

Equipment

  • ice cream maker
  • saucepan

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 TB vanilla bean paste (or one whole vanilla bean)
  • 2 eggs large
  • 3 egg yolks large
  • 3/4 cup sugar

Instructions

  • Combine milk and cream in a saucepan.
  • Bring to boil over a medium heat.
  • Reduce heat to low; simmer 30 minutes ; stirring occasionally
  • In another bowl, combine eggs, egg yolks, and sugar.
  • Stir until thick and pale yellow (about 2 minutes).
  • Pour out about 1 cup of the hot cream mixture and add to egg mixture slowly while stirring constantly.
  • When combined, pour the egg mixture back into the saucepan and stir.
  • Cook, stirring constantly, over medium heat until the mixture is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.
  • Transfer to a glass bowl ; cover with plastic wrap directly on top of the custard.
  • Chill completely (at least 3-4 hours)
  • Pour chilled custard into the ice cream maker and mix until your desired consistency is achieved.
  • Serve fresh (it'll be super soft!) or store in a freezer bowl for at least 25-30 minutes before serving.