Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream
A classic homemade vanilla ice cream that brings nostalgia and joy with every scoop.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 300 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churning
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 5 large egg yolks
Instructions
- Heat the cream, milk, sugar, and salt over medium heat until the sugar dissolves.
- Whisk the egg yolks until pale and slightly thickened in a separate bowl.
- Gradually add the heated cream mixture to the yolks while whisking continuously.
- Pour the mixture back into the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly until thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or overnight.
- Churn the chilled mixture in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Transfer the churned ice cream into a container and freeze until firm, about 2-4 hours.
Notes
Use the freshest eggs for best flavor. Patience in chilling is key for smooth texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 240mg
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