This luscious, creamy ice cream combines the sweetness of fresh strawberries with the rich aroma of real vanilla bean for an irresistible treat.
Ingredients
2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
1 vanilla bean, split and seeds scraped (or 2 tsp pure vanilla extract)
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup whole milk
¾ cup granulated sugar
Pinch of salt
Instructions
Combine Ingredients:
In a medium saucepan, mix the strawberries, vanilla bean seeds and pod (or vanilla extract), heavy cream, milk, sugar, and a pinch of salt.
Heat over medium heat until the mixture begins to steam, stirring occasionally.
Steep:
Remove the saucepan from heat.
Let the mixture steep for 30 minutes, allowing the strawberries and vanilla to infuse the liquid.
Remove the Vanilla Pod:
Carefully remove the vanilla bean pod and discard it.
Blend the Mixture:
Use an immersion blender (or transfer the mixture to a standard blender) and blend until smooth.
For a chunkier texture, reserve some strawberries and fold them in after blending.
Chill:
Pour the blended mixture into a bowl.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, until thoroughly chilled.
Churn:
Once chilled, churn the mixture in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Freeze:
Transfer the churned ice cream to an airtight container.
Freeze for 2-3 hours to firm up before serving.
Serve and Enjoy:
Scoop the creamy strawberry vanilla ice cream into bowls or cones.
Garnish with fresh strawberries or a drizzle of strawberry syrup for extra indulgence.
Nutritional Information
Calories: ~210 per serving
Servings: 6
Time:
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Chill Time: 4 hours
Total Time: ~4 hours 25 minutes
Enjoy the perfect balance of creamy vanilla and fruity strawberries in every bite! 
