House-made Frozen Desserts Recipe
vanilla bean or seasonal sorbet
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Ingredients
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Frozen Desserts
Method
Preparation
- 1
For Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
In a saucepan, combine heavy cream, whole milk, granulated sugar, and salt. Heat over medium heat until the mixture is hot but not boiling. Remove from heat and add the scraped vanilla bean and its pod. Let steep for 30 minutes.
- 2
Chill the Mixture
Remove the vanilla pod, then chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- 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. Transfer to a container and freeze until firm.
- 4
For Seasonal Sorbet
In a blender, combine fresh seasonal fruit, lemon juice, and a little water if needed. Blend until smooth.
- 5
Chill and Freeze
Pour the fruit mixture into a shallow dish and freeze for about 2 hours, stirring every 30 minutes, until it reaches a sorbet consistency.
