Serious Vanilla Ice Cream

Serves: 3

Irma Bergnaum

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

48

Spice

49

Sweetness

46

Sourness

42

mins

Prep time (avg)

5.5

Difficulty

Ingredients:

2 cups

Half-And-Half

Directions:

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Watch how to make this recipe

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Combine all ingredients (including the bean and its pulp) in a large saucepan and place over medium heat

3

Attach a frying or candy thermometer to inside of pan

4

(see note below) Stirring occasionally, bring the mixture to 170 degrees F

5

Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly

6

Remove the hull of the vanilla bean, pour mixture into lidded container and refrigerate mixture overnight to mellow flavors and texture

7

Freeze mixture in ice cream freezer according to unit's instructions

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The mixture will not freeze hard in the machine

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Once the volume has increased by 1/2 to 3/4 times, and reached a soft serve consistency, spoon the mixture back into a lidded container and harden in the freezer at least 1 hour before serving

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NOTE: If you do not have a thermometer, bring the mixture just barely to a simmer

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As soon as you see a bubble hit the surface, remove it from the heat

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Do not let it boil