On Apr 30, 3:43 pm, wrote:
> I would like to make strawberry ice cream with my new cuisinart ice-
> cream maker.
> It calls for vanilla extract - 1tsp. I am wondering if using real
> vanilla bean will make a noticable difference in flavor. If so, what
> would be an equivalent amount of vanilla bean for 1tsp of extract.
> If there is a high quality vanilla extract that would be just as good,
> please recommend one.
> Thanks

The bean will make a noticable difference-better! I'd use 1/2 of a
bean, split lengthways, and scrape the insides into your cream.