Vanilla Strawberry Ice Cream

Introduction

But I made this ice cream in the summer, and nothing quite beats homemade strawberry vanilla bean! These are the perfect for summer snacks made with cream and strawberries! And bonus, it’s so easy to make!

Why Make This Recipe

What makes this ice cream different from others? First off, it’s a dessert that people will enjoy every single time. It can also be an activity to do with the family, particularly during that sunny weekend. Your friends will be talking about it at your next weekend gathering and the best part is you know exactly what goes in to them—fresh, natural ingredients!

How to Make Strawberry Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

This ice cream is a simple way to create something very tasty. Ingredients — Let’s Get Started

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons canned pineapple rings or chunks, plus 1/3 cup juice (from a can) — not syrupy sweet but more tart Juice of one lemon Zest from half the lemon 2 cups fresh strawberries hulled and sliced
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup whole milk
• dash of pure vanilla extract
• Seeds of 1 split and scraped vanilla bean
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions:

1. Place the strawberries, 1/2 cup sugar and lemon juice in a medium bowl Allow that to sit for 30 minutes until we have a pool of strawberries juices.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk the heavy cream with same quantity of whole milk, left over sugar-vanilla extract and salt.
3. Add the vanilla seeds from half of a split bean, strawberries and their juices to sauce pan.
4. Add the mixture to an ice cream maker, and churn according to the manufacturers instructions.
5. Put the ice cream in an airtight container, cover and freeze it until It hardens up; which is about 4-6 hours.

How to Serve Strawberry Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

Serving this ice cream is easy! Scoop it into bowls or cones. You can add fresh strawberries or a drizzle of chocolate sauce on top for extra fun. It’s sure to be a hit!