Ingredients:
– 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 1 vanilla bean, split and seeds scraped
– 2 cups heavy cream
– 1 cup whole milk
– 6 large egg yolks
Directions:
1. Begin by tossing the fresh strawberries, sugar, and the luscious seeds from your vanilla bean into a saucepan. Heat over medium until the strawberries softens and the sugar melts away into a gooey syrup. Once done, set it aside to cool—patience is key here!
2. In another saucepan, bring the heavy cream and milk to a gentle simmer. Once it’s bubbling away, take it off the heat and let all those creamy aromas fill your kitchen.
3. Grab a bowl and whisk the egg yolks until they’re nice and frothy. Now, slowly pour in that hot cream mixture while whisking like a pro. This is where the magic begins!
4. Pour that incredible mixture back into the saucepan and heat it on low. Stir continuously until it thickens up—aim for a custard that coats the back of a spoon. You want it rich and silky!
5. Strain the custard into a bowl, discarding any solids, and let it cool down to room temperature. Once cooled, pop it into the refrigerator and chill it until it’s nice and cold.
6. Time to churn! Pour that fabulous custard into your ice cream maker and follow the manufacturer’s instructions. It’s where the fun really begins!
7. In the last few moments of churning, drizzle in your cooled strawberry mix. Swirl and mix until it’s beautifully combined.
8. Scoop your luscious ice cream into a container and freeze until it’s firm. Now, all that’s left to do is dig in and enjoy!
