Description
This homemade vanilla ice cream is a rich, creamy treat made from scratch with real ingredients. It’s a classic dessert that’s perfect on its own or with a variety of toppings and mix-ins.
Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 5 large egg yolks
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Whisk the egg yolks and sugar together in a bowl until pale and slightly thickened.
- In a saucepan, combine milk, cream, and salt; heat until just about to boil.
- Slowly pour the hot milk mixture into the egg yolk mixture, whisking constantly to temper the eggs.
- Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon.
- Remove from heat, stir in vanilla extract, and let it cool completely.
- Chill the custard in the refrigerator for several hours or overnight.
- Churn the mixture in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Transfer to an airtight container and freeze for a few hours until firm.
Notes
- Ensure the custard base is completely chilled before churning to improve texture.
- Use pure vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste for richer flavor.
- Plastic wrap pressed onto the surface helps prevent ice crystals.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6th of recipe
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
