Classic Vanilla Ice Cream Recipe
Indulge in the creamy richness of homemade Classic Vanilla Ice Cream. This churned American dessert is a perfect treat for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churned
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Heavy Cream:
2 cups
Whole Milk:
1 cup
Granulated Sugar:
3/4 cup
Pure Vanilla Extract:
1 tablespoon
Salt:
pinch
Instructions
- Prepare the Mixture: In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together heavy cream, whole milk, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until sugar dissolves.
- Chill the Mixture: Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours until well chilled.
- Churn the Ice Cream: Pour the chilled mixture into an ice cream maker and churn for 20-25 minutes until soft-serve consistency.
- Freeze: Transfer the ice cream to a container, freeze for at least 4 hours until firm.
- Serve: Scoop and enjoy!
Notes
- For a richer flavor, replace 1/2 cup milk with an additional 1/2 cup of cream.
- Add mix-ins like chocolate chips or berries during the last 5 minutes of churning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 30 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
