French Vanilla Recipe

[Serene]

Something to enjoy after an afternoon nap

Ingredients:

• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup whole milk
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• Pinch of salt
• 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise and seeds scraped out (or 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract)
• 5 large egg yolks

Instructions:

1. In a medium saucepan, combine the heavy cream, whole milk, sugar, salt, and scraped vanilla bean seeds (or vanilla extract).
2. Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until it reaches a gentle simmer. Remove from heat.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks until smooth.
4. Slowly pour about half of the hot cream mixture into the bowl with the egg yolks, whisking constantly to temper the eggs.
5. Pour the egg mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining cream mixture, stirring constantly.
6. Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, until it thickens slightly and coats the back of the spoon. This usually takes about 5-7 minutes, and the mixture should reach about 170°F (77°C) on an instant-read thermometer.
7. Remove the saucepan from the heat and strain the custard through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean bowl to remove any cooked egg bits or vanilla bean pieces.
8. Place the bowl with the custard into an ice bath to cool it down quickly, stirring occasionally.
9. Once the custard has cooled, cover the bowl with plastic wrap, pressing the wrap directly onto the surface of the custard to prevent a skin from forming. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight until well-chilled.
10. Once the custard is thoroughly chilled, churn it in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer's instructions until it reaches a soft-serve consistency.
11. Transfer the churned ice cream to a freezer-safe container and freeze for several hours or overnight until firm.
12. Serve your homemade French Vanilla Ice Cream scooped into bowls or cones, and enjoy!

Feel free to garnish your French Vanilla Ice Cream with fresh berries, chocolate sauce, or whipped cream for an extra special treat!

 

[Alfredo]

Treat yourself to the classic elegance of French Vanilla! Whip up this creamy, indulgent dessert that's rich in flavor and oh-so-satisfying. It's the perfect sweet treat to indulge in after a long day or to impress guests with its timeless charm. Bon appétit!

 

[MylaPeek]

French vanilla recipe? Count me in! ️ There's just something so luxurious about that rich, creamy flavor. Can't wait to whip up a batch and indulge in some French-inspired goodness! Thanks for sharing the recipe!