Makes about 1 quart. Recipe is by Teresa B. Day. 4 cups half-and-half 4 cups heavy whipping cream 1¾ cups sugar 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon ground vanilla bean 1. In a large bowl, whisk ...

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