French Vanilla Ice Cream That Tastes Like Heaven
What Started it all:
The gourmet world famous best French vanilla ice cream that tastes like heaven
Listen up! We’re not just making any ice cream here; we’re crafting a heavenly French vanilla ice cream that will make your taste buds sing. This is for 8 people, and if you mess it up, I’ll be right there to give you a piece of my mind! So, let’s get to it and create something extraordinary.
Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 vanilla bean (split and scraped)
- 5 large egg yolks
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Heat the Cream and Milk: In a saucepan, combine the heavy cream, whole milk, and half of the sugar. Heat it over medium heat until it’s steaming, but don’t let it boil! We’re not making a mess here, are we?
- Whisk the Egg Yolks: In a bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, the remaining sugar, and a pinch of salt until it’s pale and thick. You should be able to see the whisk marks. If not, keep whisking until your arm feels like it’s going to fall off!
- Temper the Egg Yolks: Gradually pour the hot cream mixture into the egg yolks while whisking continuously. This is called tempering, and it’s crucial to avoid scrambled eggs. We want ice cream, not breakfast!
- Cook the Mixture: Pour the mixture back into the saucepan and cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly until it thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon. If you’re not stirring, you’ll end up with a lumpy disaster!
- Add Vanilla: Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and the scraped vanilla bean. Let it cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight if you’ve got the patience.
- Churn the Ice Cream: Once chilled, pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions. If you don’t have an ice cream maker, get one! This isn’t a joke!
- Freeze: Transfer the churned ice cream into a container and freeze for at least 4 hours until firm. If you can’t wait, just try a spoonful—but don’t blame me for the brain freeze!
There you have it! A French vanilla ice cream that’s so good, it’ll make you weep. Serve it up, and don’t let anyone tell you it’s anything less than perfection! Now, get out there and impress everyone with your culinary skills!