STRAWBERRY SUNDAES WITH CRèME FRAîCHE ICE CREAM

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Strawberry Sundaes with Crème Fraîche Ice Cream image

Crème fraîche gives this exceptional ice cream irresistible tang and a silky texture.

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup half and half
1 cup whipping cream
1/2 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
3/4 cup sugar
6 large egg yolks
1 cup crème fraîche
1 1-pint basket strawberries, hulled, sliced
Strawberry Sauce

Steps:

  • Combine half and half and cream in heavy large saucepan. Scrape in seeds from vanilla bean; add bean. Bring to boil. Remove from heat. Cover and let stand 15 minutes.
  • Using electric mixer, beat sugar and yolks in large bowl until thick and pale yellow, about 4 minutes. Gradually beat in warm cream mixture. Return mixture to saucepan. Stir over medium-low heat until custard thickens and leaves path on spoon when finger is drawn across, about 6 minutes (do not boil). Remove from heat. Cool 15 minutes. Discard vanilla bean. Whisk in crème fraîche. Cover and chill custard until cold, about 3 hours.
  • Process custard in ice cream maker according to manufacturer's instructions. Transfer ice cream to covered container. Freeze until firm. (Can be made 3 days ahead. Keep frozen.)
  • Place 2 scoops of crème fraîche ice cream in each of 6 bowls. Top with sliced strawberries and Strawberry Sauce. Serve immediately.

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