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Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream Recipe

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This homemade vanilla ice cream recipe is a simple and delicious summer treat made with just five ingredients. It requires freezing the ice cream maker bowl in advance and gentle warming and chilling of the base before churning to create creamy, smooth ice cream. Perfect for enjoying as is or with your favorite mix-ins and toppings.

Ingredients

Ice Cream Base

  • 1½ cups heavy cream
  • 1½ cups whole milk
  • ⅔ cup cane sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ⅛ teaspoon sea salt

Instructions

  1. Warm Ingredients: In a medium saucepan, combine the heavy cream, whole milk, cane sugar, vanilla extract, and sea salt. Warm the mixture over medium-low heat, whisking often, for about 5 minutes or until the sugar dissolves completely and the mixture is heated through without boiling.
  2. Chill Base: Pour the warm mixture into a heatproof bowl, cover it, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or preferably overnight to chill thoroughly and develop flavor.
  3. Whisk and Churn: Remove the chilled ice cream base from the refrigerator and whisk well to ensure it’s smooth. Pour into your pre-frozen ice cream maker bowl and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions, usually for 20 to 30 minutes, until the ice cream is soft-serve consistency.
  4. Freeze to Firm Up: For a firmer texture, transfer the churned ice cream into an airtight container and freeze for an additional 2 to 4 hours before serving.
  5. Serving and Storage: Store the ice cream in an airtight container in the freezer for up to one month. If it becomes too hard to scoop, let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes before serving to soften.

Notes

  • Freeze the ice cream maker bowl for at least 12 hours before you plan to churn the ice cream to ensure proper freezing.
  • Feel free to add mix-ins or toppings such as chocolate chips, fruit, nuts, or caramel sauce once the ice cream is churned.
  • Do not boil the mixture while warming, to avoid curdling or cooking the dairy.
  • For best texture, consume the ice cream within one month.

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