Vanilla Recipe

Time3h

Serves6

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare Vanilla Beans
Slice each vanilla bean lengthwise to expose the seeds inside.
2
Combine Ingredients
Place the sliced vanilla beans in a glass jar. Pour the vodka or bourbon over the beans, ensuring they are fully submerged.
3
Seal and Store
Seal the jar tightly and store it in a dark, cool place for at least 1 month. Shake the jar occasionally to enhance the infusion.

4
Prepare Ice Cream Base
In a medium saucepan, combine heavy cream, whole milk, granulated sugar, and salt. Heat over medium heat until the sugar dissolves, but do not boil.
5
Add Vanilla
Remove the saucepan from heat. Stir in the vanilla extract. Let the mixture cool for about 15 minutes.
6
Whisk Egg Yolks
In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks until they are pale and thick.
7
Temper the Egg Yolks
Slowly add a small amount of the warm cream mixture to the egg yolks, whisking constantly to temper them.
8
Combine Mixtures
Pour the tempered egg yolk mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining cream mixture. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon until the mixture thickens and coats the back of the spoon.
9
Chill and Churn
Remove from heat and strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl. Chill in the refrigerator until completely cooled, about 2 hours. Pour the chilled mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions.
10
Freeze
Transfer the churned ice cream to an airtight container and freeze for at least 4 hours before serving.