Bourbon Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

Ingredients

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  200 g organic cane sugar

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  1 Bourbon vanilla bean

  split in half lengthwise

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  2 tsp Bourbon vanilla powder

Instructions

1. 1

   In a heavy saucepan combine the cream, 100g cane sugar, vanilla bean, and vanilla powder and bring to a simmer over medium heat.

2. 2

   Remove from the heat, cover and let infuse for 30 minutes.

3. 3

   Combine the remaining sugar with the ice cream stabilizer. Add the egg yolks and whisk several minutes until light and thick.

4. 4

   Temper the egg mixture by whisking in 1/4 cup of the vanilla-infused cream. Repeat two more times.

5. 5

   Whisk in the remaining cream and return the mixture to the saucepan.

6. 6

   Cook, over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens enough to coat a spoon.

7. 7

   Strain into a clean bowl and refrigerate until chilled.

8. 8

   Churn in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturers instructions.