French Vanilla Ice Cream

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 1/2 cup whole milk
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 egg yolks
• 1 whole vanilla bean
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Combine the milk, cream, and vanilla extract in a sauce pan.
2. Split the vanilla bean and scrape the guts into the sauce pan.
3. Add the bean and heat to 170F.
4. Combine the egg yolks in a bowl and whisk until smooth.
5. Temper the egg mixture by adding 2-3 tablespoons of the hot cream while stirring.
6. Repeat until the eggs are warm then add the remaining cream.
7. Return the mixture to the sauce pan and heat to 170-175F for 5-10 minutes.
8. Remove from heat and let stand at room temperature for 20-30 minutes.
9. Move to refrigerator and let cool completely.
10. Churn for 30 minutes.
11. Freeze overnight.
12. Enjoy!