Vanilla Bean Ice Cream 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup vanilla bean sugar 3 vanilla beans, scraped 2 cups whole milk 2 cups heavy cream 1 teaspoon vanilla extract seasonal fruit fruit for topping In a medium bowl, mix milk, vanilla beans and sugars on low speed until the sugar is dissolved. Cover and let infuse in refrigerator for at least 2 hours. Take of of fridge and stir in heavy cream and vanilla extract. Turn ice cream machine one and follow directions. I have a Cuisinart which takes about 20 to 25 minutes to thicken.