Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream
This Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream is rich, creamy, and bursting with classic vanilla flavor. Made with just five simple ingredients, it’s the perfect base for sundaes, pies, and all your favorite toppings. Easy to make in an ice cream maker, this timeless treat is smooth, scoopable, and endlessly satisfying.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 35 minutes
- Yield: 4–6 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churned, Frozen
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together heavy cream, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until sugar is fully dissolved.
- Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions (typically 20–25 minutes) until it reaches soft-serve consistency.
- Transfer the churned ice cream into an airtight container. Smooth the top, cover, and freeze for at least 4 hours until firm.
- Scoop into bowls, cones, or use as a base for sundaes, pies, or fruit toppings. Let soften for 5–10 minutes if too hard to scoop.
Notes
- Use vanilla bean paste or scraped vanilla pod for extra depth and visual appeal.
- For French-style richness, try a custard base with egg yolks.
- Add-ins like chocolate chips or caramel can be folded in after churning.
- For dairy-free, sub full-fat coconut milk and plant-based cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scoop
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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