Madagascar or Tahitian?

We just got an ice cream maker for the Kitchen Aid mixer. Made some killer chocolate ice cream today using a custard base. I heated the custard too much and made scrambled eggs the first try but the second try worked fine even though my custard didn't really thicken much when heated. Folded in some whipped cream and the ice cream solidified ok. Tastes great.

Now, the wife wants vanilla ice cream. Of course I need to start with vanilla beans. What kind is best or is it just a matter of personal preference?

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Originally posted by: snidely333
We just got an ice cream maker for the Kitchen Aid mixer. Made some killer chocolate ice cream today using a custard base. I heated the custard too much and made scrambled eggs the first try but the second try worked fine even though my custard didn't really thicken much when heated. Folded in some whipped cream and the ice cream solidified ok. Tastes great.

Now, the wife wants vanilla ice cream. Of course I need to start with vanilla beans. What kind is best or is it just a matter of personal preference?


It really doesn't matter. Foodies will of course go for the best and the hell with anything else. Normal folks can't taste the difference, so have fun in your decision.
I ordered the Bourbon-Madagascar beans.
DonDiego don't know beans . . . . .
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