homemade ice cream
This homemade ice cream is creamy, rich, and loaded with vanilla flavor. Made with just five simple ingredients, it's the easiest way to enjoy fresh ice cream at home.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.75 cups heavy cream
- 1.25 cups whole milk
- 0.75 cups sugar
- 0.125 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract or 1 vanilla bean split in half lengthwise
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Pour 1 cup of the heavy cream into a saucepan and add the sugar and salt. If using a vanilla bean, scrape the seeds of the bean into the mixture and then add the vanilla pod to the saucepan.
- Warm the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly, just until the sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and add the remaining cream, milk, and vanilla extract (if using extract). Whisk to combine and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
- When ready to churn, remove the vanilla pod, whisk the mixture again, and pour it into the ice cream maker. Churn according to the manufacturer's instructions until the ice cream thickens.
- Serve immediately for soft serve style or transfer the finished ice cream to an airtight container and freeze for several hours for a firmer texture.
Notes
This simple vanilla ice cream is a perfect base for adding your favorite mix-ins like chocolate chips, nuts, or fresh fruit once churned.
Nutrition
Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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