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Creamy vanilla ice cream in bowl with vanilla bean specks and scoop

Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream


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  • Author: Myla
  • Total Time: 6–8 hours freezing
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Homemade vanilla ice cream made with cream, milk, sugar, and vanilla for a rich and creamy classic frozen dessert.


Ingredients

Scale

2 cups heavy cream

1 cup milk

3/4 cup sugar

1 tablespoon vanilla extract

1/4 teaspoon salt

5 egg yolks optional


Instructions

1. Heat milk and sugar until warm.

2. Whisk egg yolks.

3. Temper eggs with warm milk.

4. Cook until slightly thickened.

5. Add vanilla and salt.

6. Cool mixture completely.

7. Whip cream to soft peaks.

8. Fold together.

9. Freeze until firm.

10. Serve.

Notes

Use full-fat cream for best texture.

Chill base before freezing.

Do not overwhip cream.

Let soften before scooping.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Freezing
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 scoop
  • Calories: 310 kcal
  • Sugar: 22 g
  • Sodium: 90 mg
  • Fat: 24 g
  • Saturated Fat: 14 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 24 g
  • Fiber: 0 g
  • Protein: 5 g
  • Cholesterol: 140 mg