Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsCafe AmericanoVanilla Bean Recipe

Vanilla Bean Recipe

Inspired by Cafe Americano
Time2h 30m
Serves4

Soft Serve Ice Cream, Pure Vanilla Bean Extract, Whipped Cream & Rainbow Sprinkles

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Ingredients

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Ice Cream Base

Method

Preparation and Serving

  1. 1

    Make the Ice Cream Base

    In a mixing bowl, combine heavy cream, whole milk, granulated sugar, and pure vanilla bean extract. Split the vanilla bean pod, scrape out the seeds, and add both the seeds and the pod to the mixture. Whisk until the sugar is dissolved.

  2. 2

    Chill the Mixture

    Cover the bowl and refrigerate the mixture for at least 2 hours or until thoroughly chilled.

  3. 3

    Churn the Ice Cream

    Pour the chilled mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions until it reaches a soft serve consistency.

  4. 4

    Serve

    Scoop the soft serve ice cream into serving bowls or cones. Top with whipped cream and rainbow sprinkles before serving.

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