I’m a chocolate fiend. I’ve said it time and time again. I’ll choose chocolate anything over all other desserts although my fondness of non-chocolate desserts is constantly growing. But sometimes you really need some vanilla ice cream; its perfect for things like chocolate cake, pies & ice cream sandwiches. So everyone needs a go-to vanilla recipe and this one is ours. Vanilla bean and pure vanilla extract makes this super fabulously vanillay.
There are two kinds of ice cream — French style ice cream which has an egg custard base or American style ice cream which doesn’t have eggs. You won’t find any of the French variety on my blog since I can’t eat eggs which is beneficial for me since its easier & faster to make than the french style. 
However, the french-style ice cream has a richer, creamier taste & consistency so it definitely has its place.
Next time you need some ice cream to along side that cake or pie, whip this one up!
Serious Vanilla Ice Cream
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1 1/2 cups whole milk
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 vanilla bean, split in half lengthwise
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
pinch of salt
Combine 1 cup of cream with sugar and pinch of salt in a medium saucepan. Scrape seeds from vanilla bean into saucepan and add the pod. Warm over medium heat, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and add remaining cream (or milk) and the vanilla extract.
Chill thoroughly in refrigerator. Remove vanilla bean, rinsing & reserving for another use. Freeze according to your ice cream maker’s instructions.
Source: Adapted from The Perfect Scoop by David Lebovitz
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I so wish I had an ice cream maker. I would love to make vanilla ice cream! (and then eat it over hot cobbler or pie.
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I absolutely love chocolate Ice cream and some great flavors…..but there is something to be said for the purity of a good vanilla ice cream without any other flavors standing on its on creamy goodness alone..
thanks so much for sharing this wonderful creation with us….
i love chocolate ice cream too…but a great vanilla tops it every time! i kind of want to bathe in this….is that weird?
Nice to meet you Ashley! And I’m lovin’ your blog! Yum!
yum! this looks so good! i am also a huge chocolate person, but sometimes you do need vanilla ice cream. wish i had an ice cream maker.
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