Description
Learn how to make a rich and creamy Classic Vanilla Ice Cream at home with this easy-to-follow recipe. This timeless dessert is perfect for any occasion and will satisfy your sweet cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
Ice Cream Base:
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract (or 1 vanilla bean, split and scraped)
- pinch of salt
- 5 large egg yolks
Instructions
- Prepare the Ice Cream Base: In a saucepan, heat cream, milk, sugar, salt, and vanilla until steaming. If using a vanilla bean, add seeds and pod.
- Temper the Eggs: Whisk egg yolks, then slowly mix in some hot cream. Return mixture to saucepan.
- Cook the Custard: Heat and stir until thickened (170–175°F). Strain and cool.
- Chill and Churn: Chill custard, then churn in ice cream maker. Freeze until firm.
Notes
- For enhanced flavor, infuse milk and cream with vanilla bean overnight.
- This base is versatile for adding mix-ins like chocolate chips or fruit.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churned
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ cup
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 155mg
