The Best (and Easiest) Ice Cream You’ll Ever Make
Rich and creamy homemade vanilla ice cream recipe that only requires five ingredients!
Prep: 5min
Total: 5min
Yield: 6
Serving Size: 1 serving
Nutrition Facts: calories 373 kcal, Carbohydrate 30 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 27 g, Saturated Fat 17 g, Cholesterol 100 mg, Sodium 97 mg, Sugar 28 g, servingSize 1 serving
Ingredients:
- 1¾ cups heavy cream
- 1¼ cup whole milk
- ¾ cup sugar
- ⅛ teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract or 1 vanilla bean split in half lengthwise or
- Optional: 2 cups of add-ins – soft brownies, cookies, and blondies work great
Instruction:
- Pour 1 cup of the cream into a saucepan and add the sugar, salt. Scrape the seeds of the vanilla bean into the pot and then add the vanilla pod to the pot. Warm the mixture over medium heat, just until the sugar dissolves. Remove from the heat and add the remaining cream, milk, and vanilla extract (if using extract). Stir to combine and chill in the refrigerator.
- When ready to churn, remove the vanilla pod, whisk mixture again and pour into ice cream maker. Churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Transfer the finished ice cream to an airtight container and place in the freezer until ready to serve. Enjoy!
HOMEMADE VANILLA ICE CREAM – 3 Ingredients only! No Ice Cream Machine!
FAQ
What is the easiest way of making ice cream at home?
Simply whip 2 cups of cream, by hand or with an electric mixer, until stiff peaks form. Slowly drizzle in a chilled can of sweetened condensed milk. Add your desired flavorings or mix-ins. Remove to an airtight container and freeze.
What is the secret to making ice cream very creamy?
Ice cream’s creaminess depends on the size of the ice crystals that form during freezing-the smaller the crystals, the creamier the texture. Rapid chilling and constant churning encourage the water in the ice cream mixture to form lots of minuscule “seed” crystals; this process is known as propagation.
How to make your own ice cream at home?
Eggs add rich flavor and color, prevent ice crystallization and help create smooth and creamy ice cream. But adding raw or undercooked eggs can cause a Salmonella infection and it’s usually the ingredient responsible for a foodborne illness outbreak associated with homemade ice cream.
