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Homemade Organic Vanilla Bean Ice Cream (Straus-Inspired)

Indulge in the creamy, rich goodness of homemade organic vanilla bean ice cream, reminiscent of your favorite premium creameries like Straus. This recipe focuses on simple, high-quality organic ingredients to create a delightful dessert that’s safe and satisfying for your family.

  • Total Time: 6 hours 45 minutes (including chilling & freezing)
  • Yield: Approximately 1 quart (950ml) 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 cups (480ml) organic heavy cream
  • 1 cup (240ml) organic whole milk
  • 3/4 cup (150g) organic cane sugar
  • 1 organic vanilla bean, split and scraped
  • 4 large organic egg yolks
  • Pinch of sea salt

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Steep Vanilla – Combine heavy cream, whole milk, half of the sugar, vanilla bean pod, and vanilla seeds in a medium saucepan. Heat over medium heat until small bubbles form around the edges (do not boil). Remove from heat, cover, and let steep for 30 minutes.
  2. Step 2: Whisk Yolks – In a separate bowl, whisk egg yolks with the remaining sugar and pinch of salt until light and creamy.
  3. Step 3: Temper Eggs – Remove the vanilla bean pod from the cream mixture. Slowly ladle about 1/2 cup of the warm cream into the egg yolk mixture, whisking constantly to temper the yolks. Gradually add another 1/2 cup, whisking well.
  4. Step 4: Cook Custard – Pour the tempered egg mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining cream. Cook over low to medium-low heat, stirring constantly with a spatula, until the custard thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon (about 8-10 minutes). Do not boil.
  5. Step 5: Chill Base – Immediately strain the custard through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean bowl. Place the bowl over an ice bath and stir occasionally until cooled. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, until thoroughly chilled.
  6. Step 6: Churn Ice Cream – Pour the chilled ice cream base into your ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions, typically 20-30 minutes, until it reaches a soft-serve consistency.
  7. Step 7: Freeze & Serve – Transfer the soft ice cream to an airtight container and freeze for at least 2-4 hours to harden. Scoop and enjoy your homemade organic treat!

Notes

While the article discusses a recall, this recipe is a general guide for making delicious organic ice cream at home, ensuring you have control over all ingredients. For best results, ensure all dairy products are organic and of high quality. The longer the base chills, the smoother your ice cream will be.

  • Author: Mike
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Churning
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/2 cup (100g)
  • Calories: 280 kcal
  • Sugar: 23 g
  • Sodium: 65 mg
  • Fat: 19 g
  • Saturated Fat: 12 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
  • Trans Fat: 0.4 g
  • Carbohydrates: 27 g
  • Fiber: 0.1 g
  • Protein: 4 g
  • Cholesterol: 85 mg

Keywords: ice cream, organic, vanilla, homemade, dessert, custard, sweet treat