1️⃣ Prepare the Strawberries

• 🍲 In a saucepan, combine the strawberries, sugar, and vanilla bean seeds.
• 🔥 Cook over medium heat until the strawberries soften and the sugar dissolves.
• 🧊 Set aside to cool.

2️⃣ Heat the Cream

• 🍶 In another saucepan, heat the heavy cream and milk until it begins to simmer.
• ❌ Remove from heat before it boils.

3️⃣ Temper the Egg Yolks

• 🥚 In a bowl, whisk the egg yolks.
• 💧 Gradually pour the hot cream mixture into the yolks, whisking constantly to avoid curdling.

4️⃣ Thicken the Custard

• 🍳 Return the egg and cream mixture to the saucepan.
• 🔄 Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the custard thickens and coats the back of a spoon.

5️⃣ Cool the Custard

• 🌀 Strain the custard into a clean bowl.
• ⏳ Allow it to cool to room temperature.
• 🧊 Refrigerate until thoroughly chilled (approximately 4 hours).

6️⃣ Churn the Ice Cream

• 🍦 Pour the chilled custard into an ice cream maker.
• ⚙️ Churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

7️⃣ Incorporate the Strawberries

• 🍓 In the last few minutes of churning, add the strawberry mixture to create a delicious swirl.

8️⃣ Freeze

• 🛢️ Transfer the churned ice cream to a container.
• ❄️ Freeze until firm and ready to serve.