Classic Vanilla Ice Cream Recipe
Indulge in the creamy goodness of this Classic Vanilla Ice Cream recipe. Perfectly sweet with a hint of vanilla in every bite, this homemade treat is a sure crowd-pleaser.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 6 hours
- Yield: 1 quart (about 8 servings) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churned
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Ice Cream:
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
- 5 large egg yolks
Instructions
- Prepare the Base: In a medium saucepan, heat cream, milk, half the sugar, and salt until steaming.
- Whisk the Yolks: In a bowl, whisk yolks with sugar until thickened.
- Combine Mixtures: Slowly mix hot cream into yolks, then cook until slightly thickened.
- Add Vanilla: Stir in vanilla, strain, and chill.
- Churn: Churn in an ice cream maker, then freeze before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, steep a split vanilla bean in the cream mixture.
- This base is customizable with various mix-ins like chocolate chips or nuts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ cup
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
