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Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

February 21, 2017 By Katie Moseman 12 Comments

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Creamy, dreamy vanilla bean ice cream, made the right way with a simple custard base and real vanilla.  Say hello to your new favorite flavor!  This recipe is sponsored by Panna.

Creamy, dreamy vanilla bean ice cream, made the right way with a simple custard base and real vanilla. This ice cream will become your new favorite flavor!

Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

A big part of what I do here at Recipe for Perfection is to create recipes that actually work, saving you hours of searching through random recipes on the internet in hopes of finding a good one.  I take recipes very seriously.  Why?  Because a failed recipe is a waste of valuable time (not to mention valuable ingredients).

That’s why I’m really enjoying Panna, a new cooking site featuring videos and recipes for the home cook who wants to cook like a chef.  I’m finding a lot of inspiration in Panna’s library of recipes and how-to videos.

Today, I get to share with you one of Panna’s featured dessert recipes, a dreamy vanilla bean ice cream created by acclaimed chef and cookbook author Jerry Traunfeld.

Creamy, dreamy vanilla bean ice cream, made the right way with a simple custard base and real vanilla. This ice cream will become your new favorite flavor!

One thing that I like about this vanilla bean ice cream recipe is that it uses a real, honest-to-goodness vanilla bean.  Don’t get me wrong; I love vanilla extract, but for ice cream, a genuine vanilla bean elevates the flavor.

The video also walks you through the creation of a simple custard base.  Many people are intimidated by custard, but with this video, you will find it simple to accomplish and a valuable addition to your cooking skill repertoire.  You can watch a preview of the video right here, then head over to Panna for a 30 day free trial which will give you access to the entire library of step-by-step videos like this one!

Panna’s accessible recipes and smart techniques make it a must-have for home cooks looking to up their kitchen game.  Learn from the best, from the comfort of home!

Tips for Making Perfect Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

  • Remember to pick up a real vanilla bean.  If you can’t find a vanilla bean in your grocery store, look for vanilla bean paste.  Vanilla bean paste will also give you those pretty little black specks in your vanilla bean ice cream.
  • For perfectly cooked custard, you’ll need an instant read thermometer to tell you when the temperature of the custard reaches 170 to 180 F.
  • Remember to chill your ice cream base in the fridge before processing it in your ice cream maker.
  • After the ice cream is made, let it “temper” in the freezer for one to two hours so that it’s firm enough to scoop.

I hope you enjoy this vanilla bean ice cream as much as I did.  I can’t wait to break it out on a hot day and take a nice, big bowl out to the back porch.  Happy ice cream dreams!  Check out Panna and get your free 30 day trial!

Creamy, dreamy vanilla bean ice cream, made the right way with a simple custard base and real vanilla. This ice cream will become your new favorite flavor!
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Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

Creamy, dreamy vanilla bean ice cream, made the right way with a simple custard base and real vanilla. Say hello to your new favorite flavor!

Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 3 hours
Calories 361 kcal
Author Jerry Traunfeld

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups whole milk
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 8 large egg yolks
  • Pinch salt
  • 1 Vanilla bean split and scraped
  • Blueberries for serving
  • Raspberries for serving

Instructions

  1. Prepare the custard base: Pour the milk, cream, and sugar (1 C + 2 tbsp) into a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. While it’s heating, add the egg yolks to a bowl and place it over a larger bowl filled with hot water. Whisk the yolks as the hot water heats them. They should feel warm to the touch. Set aside.

  2. Infuse the custard: As the milk mixture continues to heat add a pinch of salt. Split the vanilla bean by cutting it lengthwise to open it up. Then, run a knife lengthwise and scrape the vanilla beans onto the knife. Scrape the beans back onto the vanilla pod and add the pod with beans to the milk mixture. The instant the cream comes to a rolling boil and rises in the pot, lift it off the heat. With the whisk in one hand and the saucepan in the other, pour the boiling cream into the egg yolks as you whisk constantly but gently. Don’t whisk rapidly or you will cool the custard before the yolks have a chance to set. At this point the custard should be fully cooked. An instant-read thermometer set in the custard should register 170 F to 180 F and it will coat a teaspoon (if for some reason it did not get hot enough, you can pour it back in the pot and very slowly heat it up, stirring with a rubber spatula). Cool the ice cream mixture by placing the bowl into a larger bowl filled with ice or chill in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours.

  3. Make the ice cream: When the ice cream mixture has chilled, strain it through a chinois using a ladle to get all of the custard through. Pour into a well frozen ice cream maker (use according to the manufacturer’s directions) and churn until it’s ice cream, about 20 minutes. Place the ice cream into a container and freeze for 1-2 hours. (This is called tempering so the ice cream is scoopable.) Then, scoop and serve. Garnish with blueberries and raspberries.

Nutrition Facts
Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
Amount Per Serving (188 g)
Calories 361 Calories from Fat 184
% Daily Value*
Fat 20.4g31%
Saturated Fat 11g69%
Cholesterol 331mg110%
Sodium 160mg7%
Potassium 193mg6%
Carbohydrates 39.6g13%
Sugar 38.8g43%
Protein 7.5g15%
Vitamin A 850IU17%
Calcium 160mg16%
Iron 0.7mg4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutrition Facts
Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
Amount Per Serving (188 g)
Calories 361 Calories from Fat 184
% Daily Value*
Fat 20.4g31%
Saturated Fat 11g69%
Cholesterol 331mg110%
Sodium 160mg7%
Potassium 193mg6%
Carbohydrates 39.6g13%
Sugar 38.8g43%
Protein 7.5g15%
Vitamin A 850IU17%
Calcium 160mg16%
Iron 0.7mg4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Creamy, dreamy vanilla bean ice cream, made the right way with a simple custard base and real vanilla. Say hello to your new favorite flavor!

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  1. shelly

    February 21, 2017 at 1:45 pm

    Vanilla bean is one of my absolute favorites, especially with chocolate sauce. So good! Thanks for a fun recipe; I’ll have to try this at home.

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  2. Cindy Ingalls

    February 21, 2017 at 4:33 pm

    There’s nothing like homemade ice cream. It tastes so much richer and fresher than store bought.

    Reply
  3. Elizabeth O.

    February 21, 2017 at 8:32 pm

    It looks really awesome and it would be nice to make ice cream from scratch. The kids are in love with vanilla and I’m sure they’re going to go crazy over this! I’m definitely keeping the recipe, thanks!

    Reply
  4. travel blogger

    February 21, 2017 at 9:54 pm

    I am definitely intimidated by custard ha ha. This looks amazing, and I might just be able to tackle it. I will have to check out Panna. I like easy to follow step by step instructions for recipes.

    Reply
  5. Kelly Reci

    February 21, 2017 at 10:35 pm

    woah. never tried making ice cream before. now that you posted this recipe i think i should try and make some! looks so yumm!!

    Reply
  6. Anosa

    February 22, 2017 at 1:54 am

    Oh wow. I love ice creams! I will save this so I can check again for our get together. I want to serve something like this.

    Reply
  7. My Teen Guide

    February 22, 2017 at 2:00 am

    that’s nice. i love ice creams! the recipe looks very affordable i should try it out

    Reply
  8. Annemarie LeBlanc

    February 22, 2017 at 2:17 am

    5 stars
    I am a little embarrassed to admit that I have not tried making my own ice cream. I was happy with buying it from the store, but after I saw this post, I think I can pull this one off easily. Thanks for sharing. Wish me luck!

    Reply
  9. Wren

    February 22, 2017 at 10:27 am

    That looks AMAZING! Now that warmer weather is starting to peek its little head, i can not wait to start making ice cream again! This would make a fun new recipe. i will be saving this!

    Reply
  10. Lisa Rios

    February 22, 2017 at 3:35 pm

    5 stars
    That looks REALLY good! I’ve made my own strawberry sorbet, but I’ll have to try ice cream, and since vanilla’s my favorite, this is perfect! Panna also sounds like a helpful website that I’ll probably look into.

    Reply
  11. Hey Sharonoox

    February 22, 2017 at 8:58 pm

    You got me at Vanilla! I’m sold if all ice creams are of vanillas. This looks so yummy! I want one now. I’ve never make homemade ice cream before but I’m intrigued to give it a go.

    Reply
  12. Terri Beavers

    February 24, 2017 at 8:21 am

    5 stars
    I love vanilla bean ice cream. I’ve never thought about making it myself but I can’t wait to give it a try.

    Reply

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