Ingredients
Method
1.In a medium saucepan, combine milk, 1 tablespoon sugar and vanilla bean. Stir over a medium heat until boiling point is reached (do not boil). In a medium heatproof bowl, whisk egg-yolks and remaining sugar.
2.Pour hot milk into egg mixture in a thin, steady stream, whisking constantly. Place the bowl over a saucepan of simmering water. Cook, stirring constantly, 15-20 minutes, until mixture thickens and coats the back of a wooden spoon. Cover surface with plastic wrap and chill.
3.Pour custard into an ice-cream maker. Churn following manufacturer’s instructions. Pour into a loaf pan. Cover with foil and freeze. Serve in scoops.
For a richer, creamier ice-cream, replace half the milk with cream. If you don’t have an ice-cream maker, pour chilled custard into a loaf pan. Cover with foil and freeze until a 2cm rim freezes around edges. Transfer to a chilled bowl and beat using an electric mixer to break up ice particles. Return custard to pan and freeze until firm.
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