Description
This creamy delight is a homemade vanilla ice cream that combines rich heavy cream, milk, and sugar for a smooth and luscious dessert. With a simple preparation and classic flavors, this recipe is perfect for anyone seeking a delicious, creamy treat made from scratch.
Ingredients
Scale
Ice Cream Base
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine ingredients: In a saucepan, combine the heavy cream, milk, and sugar, stirring to dissolve the sugar.
- Heat the mixture: Heat the cream mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally until it starts to simmer. Do not let it boil.
- Add vanilla: Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract thoroughly to infuse the flavor.
- Cool the base: Allow the mixture to cool down to room temperature, which helps to ensure optimal churning consistency.
- Churn the ice cream: Pour the cooled mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions until it reaches a soft-serve consistency.
- Freeze the ice cream: Transfer the churned ice cream to a freezer-safe container and freeze for at least 2 hours to firm up before serving.
- Serve: Scoop and enjoy your creamy homemade ice cream.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use full-fat milk and heavy cream.
- If you don’t have an ice cream maker, pour the mixture into a shallow container and freeze, stirring every 30 minutes until firm.
- Add mix-ins like chocolate chips or fruit during the last few minutes of churning for variety.
- Make sure the ice cream base is completely cool before churning to prevent ice crystals.
