Yo! Ice cream nerds!

[rmd]

What's a good recipe for a straight up sweet cream or basic vanilla kind of ice cream? I'm looking for something to use for the Vanilla Tasting Flight.

Thanks!

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[aidoneus.livejournal.com]

Whatever your ice cream question is, the answer lies with David Lebowitz. From "The Perfect Scoop":
- 1 C Whole milk
- 3/4 C Sugar
- 2 C heavy cream
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 Vanilla Bean, split in half lengthwise
- 6 Large egg yolks
- 3/4 tsp vanilla extract

1. Warm the milk, sugar, 1C of cream, and the salt.
2. Scrape the seeds from the vanilla bean into the milk, add the bean.
3. Cover and let steep at room temperature for 30 minutes.
4. Pour remaining 1 C of cream into a large bowl, set a mesh strainer on to.
5. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the egg yolks.
6. Slowly pour the warm mixture into the yolks, whisking constantly.
7. Scrape the warmed egg yolks back into the saucepan.
8. Stir the mixture constantly over medium heat, scraping the bottom as you stir, until the mixture thickens and coats the spatula.
9. Pour the custard through the strainer (to catch any cooked yolks), and pour the strained mixture into the remaining 1 C of cream.
10. Put the vanilla bean into the custard, add the extract, and stir until cool over an ice bath.
11. Chill the mixture thoroughly in a refrigerator. When ready to churn, remove the vanilla bean (it can be used once more if desired). Churn in your ice cream maker.

This is the best vanilla ice cream I know how to make.

-jason