Ankarsrum's Vanilla Ice Cream

This recipe is from Ankarsrum.

Ingredients: 

• 4 Egg Yolks
• 1/2 Cup Sugar
• 1 Cup Milk
• 1/2 Cup Heavy Cream
• 1 Vanilla Bean, finely chopped; or 3 teaspoons Pure Vanilla Extract

 Directions:

• Before use, place the ice cream bowl in the freezer (0 degrees F) for 20-24 hours.
• Assemble the assistent with the beater bowl and the balloon whisks.
• Whisk egg yolks and sugar on medium speed for 1-2 minutes until fluffy.
• Divide the vanilla bean and scrape out the vanilla beans.
• Add vanilla, milk, cream and mix well. 
• Put it in the fridge until it is refrigerator temperature.
• Assemble the Ankarsrum Assistent with the ice cream maker.
• Pour the ice cream batter into the freezer bowl through the opening in the lid.
• Let the machine run at medium speed for 20-30 minutes until the desired consistency is reached.
• Eat right away, or put the freezer bowl with the lid in the freezer and save for later.