Bev's Classic French Vanilla Ice Cream

Indulge in the creamy decadence of Bev's Classic French Vanilla Ice Cream, a timeless dessert crafted with simple yet luxurious ingredients. This homemade ice cream recipe features a rich custard base made from velvety heavy cream, whole milk, and egg yolks, sweetened to perfection with granulated sugar. The flavors are elevated with the natural perfume of a vanilla bean, both its seeds and pod steeped to infuse an aromatic depth, while a hint of pure vanilla extract rounds out the flavor. With a silky texture and authentic taste, this classic French vanilla ice cream is perfect on its own or as a pairing with warm desserts or freshly baked pies. Follow these easy-to-master steps for a gourmet ice cream experience right in your kitchen, ready to delight family and friends at any gathering!

Nutriscore Rating: 43/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 cups Heavy cream
• 1 cup Whole milk
• 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
• 5 Egg yolks
• 1 Vanilla bean
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, combine the heavy cream, whole milk, and half of the granulated sugar (about 0.375 cups).

Step 2

Split the vanilla bean lengthwise and scrape out the seeds with the back of a knife. Add both the seeds and the pod to the saucepan.

Step 3

Heat the mixture over medium heat until it starts to steam (do not let it boil), then remove from heat and let it steep for 10 minutes.

Step 4

In a mixing bowl, whisk the egg yolks, the remaining granulated sugar, and the salt until the mixture is pale and slightly thickened.

Step 5

Gradually whisk about 1/2 cup of the warm cream mixture into the egg yolks to temper them, then slowly pour the egg yolks back into the saucepan while stirring constantly.

Step 6

Return the saucepan to medium-low heat and cook, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, until the custard thickens enough to coat the back of the spoon (about 170-175°F).

Step 7

Remove the custard from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean bowl to remove the vanilla pod and any curdled bits.

Step 8

Let the custard cool to room temperature, then cover with plastic wrap, pressing the wrap directly onto the surface to prevent a skin from forming. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.

Step 9

Once chilled, churn the custard in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer’s instructions until it reaches a soft-serve consistency.

Step 10

Transfer the ice cream to an airtight container and freeze for 2-4 hours to firm up before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(969.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2622.3

Total Fat 190.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 108.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
Cholesterol 1431.8mg	0%
Sodium 882.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 165.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0g	0%
Total Sugars 163.4g
Protein 21.5g	0%

Vitamin D 198.9IU	0%
Calcium 416.5mg	0%
Iron 2.4mg	0%
Potassium 500.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 69.6%

Protein: 3.5%

Carbs: 26.9%