Serious Vanilla Ice Cream
Serves: 3
Irma Bergnaum
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
48
Spice
49
Sweetness
46
Sourness
42
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Prep time (avg)
5.5
Difficulty
Ingredients:
2 cups
Half-And-Half1 cup
Whipping CreamDirections:
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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
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Attach a frying or candy thermometer to inside of pan
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(see note below) Stirring occasionally, bring the mixture to 170 degrees F
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Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly
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Remove the hull of the vanilla bean, pour mixture into lidded container and refrigerate mixture overnight to mellow flavors and texture
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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