Description
This creamy and refreshing Strawberry Vanilla Bean Ice Cream is the perfect treat for warm days. Made with fresh strawberries and real vanilla bean, it offers a delightful balance of fruity sweetness and rich creaminess that will make your taste buds sing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- ¾ cup sugar
- 1 vanilla bean, scraped
Instructions
- Blend the Strawberries: In a blender or food processor, combine the chopped strawberries and sugar. Blend until smooth.
- Mix the Cream Base: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, whole milk, and the scraped vanilla bean seeds.
- Combine: Add the strawberry puree to the cream mixture and stir until well combined.
- Chill: Cover the mixture and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until thoroughly chilled.
- Churn: Pour the chilled mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions (usually about 20-25 minutes).
- Freeze: Transfer the churned ice cream to an airtight container and freeze for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- For a smoother texture, ensure the mixture is well chilled before churning.
- You can adjust the sugar based on the sweetness of your strawberries.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churning (Ice Cream Maker)
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 50mg