🍓 Strawberry Vanilla Bean Ice Cream 🍦

Indulge in the Sweet Symphony of Strawberries and Vanilla
Perfect for family gatherings or a sweet, refreshing treat after a long day!

🍽️ Ingredients 🍽️
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 6 large egg yolks
- 1 vanilla bean, split and seeds scraped
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup granulated sugar

🧑‍🍳 Directions 🧑‍🍳
1. In a saucepan, mix strawberries, granulated sugar, and the seeds from the vanilla bean. Cook over medium heat until the strawberries soften and the sugar is fully dissolved. Once done, remove from the heat and allow it to cool.
2. Heat the heavy cream and whole milk in another saucepan until it just begins to simmer, then remove from heat.
3. Whisk the egg yolks in a bowl. Gradually pour the warm milk and cream mixture into the yolks, whisking continuously to prevent the eggs from scrambling.
4. Return the combined mixture to the saucepan and cook over low heat. Stir constantly until the mixture thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon.
5. Strain the thickened custard through a sieve into a clean bowl and let it cool down. Place it in the refrigerator until it is thoroughly chilled.
6. Pour the chilled custard into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions.
7. A few minutes before the churning is complete, add the cooled strawberry mixture to the ice cream maker.
8. Once mixed, transfer the ice cream to an airtight container and freeze until solid.

🍎 Nutritional Information 🍎
- Calories: 350 per serving
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Protein: 4g
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fiber: 1g

💡 Tips and Tricks 💡
- For an extra smooth texture, ensure all sugar is completely dissolved during the cooking process.
- If you don't have an ice cream maker, freeze the mixture for an hour, then whisk vigorously and return to the freezer. Repeat every hour until frozen to create a similar texture.

⏳ Preparation time 🍰
Preparation time: 20 minutes | Cooking time: 20 minutes | Chilling time: 4 hours | Total time: 4 hours 40 minutes | Serving: 8

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