Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream
Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream
Make your own homemade vanilla ice cream and enjoy a creamy, luxurious dessert packed with real vanilla flavor. This recipe is easy to follow and produces amazing results – perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
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5 dl whipping cream
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2.5 dl milk
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1 vanilla pod
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1.5 dl granulated sugar
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5 egg yolks
Instructions
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Prepare the vanilla bean : Cut the vanilla bean lengthwise and scrape out the seeds. Place both the seeds and the bean in a saucepan with the cream and milk.
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Heat the mixture : Heat the cream and milk over medium heat until it almost starts to boil. Remove from heat and let stand for about 10 minutes.
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Whisk egg yolks and sugar : Meanwhile, whisk egg yolks and granulated sugar in a large bowl until the mixture is light and creamy.
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Mix together : Slowly pour the hot cream mixture over the egg yolk mixture, whisking constantly to avoid the egg yolks from coagulating.
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Prepare the ice cream : Pour the mixture back into the saucepan and heat gently, stirring, until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon. Do not let it boil.
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Strain and chill : Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve to remove the vanilla bean and any lumps. Let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until the mixture is completely cold.
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Process in an ice cream maker : Pour the chilled mixture into an ice cream maker and follow the manufacturer's instructions. If you don't have an ice cream maker, you can freeze the mixture in an airtight container and stir every half hour until the ice cream is creamy and frozen.
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Serve : Serve the ice cream as is or top with your favorite toppings, such as fresh berries, chocolate sauce or chopped nuts.
Tip
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For an extra luxurious taste, you can add a little cream or melt white chocolate into the cream mixture.
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Store the ice cream in an airtight container in the freezer and take it out about 10 minutes before serving to get the perfect consistency.
With this recipe you get homemade vanilla ice cream that is both simple and impressive!