Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsThe LowbrowSebastian Joe's Vanilla Bean Ice Cream Recipe

Sebastian Joe's Vanilla Bean Ice Cream Recipe

Inspired by The Lowbrow
Time4h
Serves6

Make Sebastian Joe's Vanilla Bean Ice Cream Recipe in just 4h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

Optional Mix-ins

Method

Preparing the Ice Cream Base

  1. 1

    Combine the Dairy

    In a medium saucepan, combine the heavy cream, whole milk, granulated sugar, and salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is warm and the sugar has dissolved.

  2. 2

    Prepare Vanilla Beans

    While the dairy mixture is warming, slice the vanilla beans in half lengthwise and scrape the seeds into the saucepan. Add the empty pods to the mixture as well.

  3. 3

    Whisk Egg Yolks

    In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg yolks until they are smooth and slightly thickened.

  4. 4

    Temper the Egg Yolks

    Once the dairy mixture is warm (but not boiling), slowly pour a small amount of the warm mixture into the bowl with the egg yolks, whisking constantly to temper the yolks. Gradually add the rest of the warm mixture to the yolks while whisking continuously.

  5. 5

    Cook the Mixture

    Return the combined mixture to the saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon, about 5-7 minutes.

  6. 6

    Chill the Base

    Remove the saucepan from heat and strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl to remove the vanilla pods and any cooked egg bits. Let it cool to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.

Churning and Freezing

  1. 7

    Churn the Ice Cream

    Once the ice cream base is well chilled, pour it into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions until it reaches a soft-serve consistency.

  2. 8

    Add Mix-ins (Optional)

    If desired, fold in chocolate chips or chopped nuts during the last few minutes of churning.

  3. 9

    Freeze the Ice Cream

    Transfer the ice cream to an airtight container and freeze for at least 4 hours or until firm.

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