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Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream

A classic and simple homemade vanilla ice cream recipe made with just five real ingredients: cream, milk, sugar, vanilla, and salt.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 2 cups Heavy Cream Makes it rich and creamy.
  • 1 cup Whole Milk Balances the richness.
  • 3/4 cup Sugar Sweetens and improves texture.
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract Use a good quality extract or vanilla beans.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a pot, combine heavy cream, whole milk, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt. Warm it enough to dissolve the sugar without boiling.
  2. Pour the mixture into a bowl, cover, and chill in the fridge for a couple of hours or overnight.
Churning
  1. Dump the chilled mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to manufacturer instructions, typically around 20-30 minutes.
  2. If you want scoopable ice cream, transfer it to the freezer for a few hours. Otherwise, enjoy it straight from the machine.

Notes

To make it uniquely yours, consider adding mix-ins such as chocolate chips, cookie crumbles, fruit, or caramel. Store in an airtight container for best quality.