Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream
A simple and delightful homemade vanilla ice cream recipe that evokes nostalgic childhood memories.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 270 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churning
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Whisk together the heavy cream, whole milk, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and salt in a medium bowl until smooth.
- Pour the mixture into your ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions until it reaches soft-serve consistency.
- Transfer the soft ice cream into a lidded container, cover with wax paper or plastic wrap, and freeze for at least 4 hours until firm.
- Scoop out your homemade vanilla ice cream and enjoy on its own or with your favorite toppings!
Notes
Use high-quality vanilla extract for the best flavor. For a dairy-free version, substitute heavy cream with full-fat coconut cream and whole milk with almond or oat milk.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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