Go Back
–+ servings
easy homemade ice cream

Easy Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream

This is a simple and delicious recipe for homemade vanilla ice cream with just 5 ingredients. It's creamy, rich, and perfect for any occasion.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 6
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.75 cup heavy cream
  • 1.25 cup whole milk
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.125 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a saucepan, combine 1 cup of the heavy cream, sugar, and salt. Warm over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is completely dissolved. Do not boil.
  2. Remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in the remaining heavy cream and the whole milk. Add the vanilla extract and whisk to combine.
  3. Chill the mixture thoroughly in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight. This step is crucial for achieving the best texture.
  4. Once chilled, pour the mixture into your ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions.
  5. Serve immediately for a soft-serve consistency, or transfer to an airtight container and freeze for at least 2 hours for a firmer texture.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg

Notes

For an extra rich flavor, you can split a vanilla bean, scrape the seeds into the warm cream mixture, and add the pod to infuse while warming. Remove the pod before chilling.
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!