Description
Enjoy nostalgic flavors with this easy-to-make homemade vanilla ice cream recipe, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
- Optional: 3/4 cup of your favorite mix-ins (chocolate chips, crushed cookies, or fresh fruit)
Instructions
- Blend Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, whole milk, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until the sugar is fully dissolved. The mixture should be smooth and creamy.
- Chill: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Churn It: Pour the chilled mixture into your ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Mix In Extra Flavor: If you’d like to add any mix-ins, do this about 5 minutes before your ice cream is finished churning.
- Freeze: Once your ice cream reaches a soft-serve consistency, transfer it to an airtight container and freeze for at least 4 hours.
- Serve: Scoop your homemade vanilla ice cream into bowls, top with your favorite sauce or fresh fruit, and enjoy!
Notes
Homemade ice cream is best enjoyed within a week, but can be stored for up to two weeks in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg