Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream

3 eggs
1 1/2 c. sugar
1/4 & 1/8 tsp. salt
3 3/4 c. whipping cream
3 c. half and half cream
1/2 of a fresh vanilla bean
3 1/2 tsp. vanilla

1. In heavy saucepan, combine all first 6 ingredients over medium-low heat; stirring constantly until mixture is thick enough to coat a metal spoon and reaches at least 160 degrees.
2. Remove from heat; cool quickly in a sink of ice water; stirring to cool
3. Add vanilla extract
4. Pour custard into cylinder of an ice cream machine.  Turn on and freeze for at least 1 hour.