Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup Half & Half
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 vanilla beans
  • pinch Kosher salt
  • 3 egg yolks

Cooking method:

  • Whisk all the ingredients except the egg yolk and vanilla in a medium saucepan
  • Split the vanilla beans in half, scraping out the paste inside and add to the cream
  • Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
  • Beat the egg yolks and slowly temper the hot liquid and eggs (pour some of the hot liquid into the egg yolks whisking constantly to prevent the egg from curdling)
  • Return to medium heat. stirring constantly with a rubber spatula, until the mixture thickens (nape – coats the spatula)
  • Remove from the heat and strain the custard through a fine-mesh sieve into a large bowl
  • Chill until cold
  • Pour the mix into the ice cream maker and turn on the cycle.
  • Place the ice cream in the freezer to set up firm and enjoy!