Split vanilla bean lengthwise and scrape. In a medium saucepan, heat milk, vanilla bean, and scrapings. Bring to a gentle boil, cover, and remove from heat. Steep for 30 minutes. Combine egg yolks and sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer. Beat at medium-high speed until very thick and pale yellow, 3 to 5 minutes. Meanwhile, return milk to a simmer. Remove vanilla bean. Add half the milk to egg-yolk mixture and whisk until blended. Stir into remaining milk and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is thick enough to coat a spoon. Remove from heat and immediately stir in cream. Pass mixture through a strainer into a medium bowl, set over an ice bath so it begins to chill. Stir in vanilla extract, then freeze in an ice-cream maker according to manufacturer's instructions. Makes about 1 quart.

MC5): "by Lynn Thomas - Lynn_Thomas@prodigy. Net" Yield: "1 quart"

Per serving: 2011 Calories (kcal); 130g Total Fat; (57% calories from fat); 35g Protein; 182g Carbohydrate; 1456mg Cholesterol; 366mg Sodium Food Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 1 1/2 Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 24 Fat; 10 Other Carbohydrates