Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream
Indulge in the timeless pleasure of homemade vanilla ice cream, perfect for creating sweet memories with every scoop.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Total Time: 395 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine the whole milk, heavy cream, and granulated sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar is completely dissolved (about 5 minutes). Ensure the mixture does not boil.
- Remove the saucepan from heat. Stir in the pure vanilla extract and a pinch of salt. Let the mixture cool to room temperature.
- Once cooled, cover the mixture and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
- Pour the chilled mixture into an ice cream maker. Churn according to the manufacturer's instructions, usually about 20-25 minutes, until the ice cream is thick and creamy.
- Transfer the churned ice cream to an airtight container. Freeze for at least 4 hours or until firm.
- Scoop the ice cream into bowls or cones.
Nutrition
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 90mg