Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream Recipe

Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream Recipe

 

Ingredients:

 

2 cups heavy cream (cold)

 

1 cup whole milk (cold)

 

¾ cup sugar

 

1 tbsp vanilla extract (or 1 vanilla bean scraped)

 

Pinch of salt

 

 

 

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Instructions (with ice cream maker):

 

1. Mix base – In a bowl, whisk together milk, sugar, and salt until the sugar dissolves. Stir in heavy cream and vanilla.

 

 

2. Chill – Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (or overnight).

 

 

3. Churn – Pour mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions (usually 20–25 minutes).

 

 

4. Freeze – Transfer to an airtight container and freeze for 3–4 hours until firm.

 

 

 

 

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Instructions (no ice cream maker):

 

1. Prepare the same mixture as above.

 

 

2. Pour into a shallow baking dish and freeze for 45 minutes.

 

 

3. After 45 minutes, stir vigorously with a fork or whisk to break up ice crystals.

 

 

4. Continue checking every 30 minutes, stirring well each time, until creamy (about 3–4 hours).

 

 

5. Scoop and enjoy!