homemade ice cream
This homemade ice cream is creamy, rich, and loaded with vanilla flavor. It uses just 5 simple ingredients for an easy and delicious dessert.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.75 cups heavy cream
- 1.25 cups whole milk
- 0.75 cups sugar
- 0.125 teaspoons 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 into the mixture and add the pod to the saucepan.
- Warm the mixture over medium heat just until the sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and add the remaining cream, milk, and vanilla extract if using. Whisk to combine and chill in the refrigerator.
- When ready to churn, remove the vanilla pod, whisk mixture again, and pour into the ice cream maker. Churn according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- Serve immediately or transfer the ice cream to an airtight container and freeze until ready to serve.
Notes
This recipe yields about 6 servings (1.5 quarts) of rich and creamy homemade vanilla ice cream.
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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