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homemade ice cream

The Best Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream

This is a simple and delicious homemade vanilla ice cream recipe that is creamy, rich, and full of vanilla flavor. It requires only a few basic ingredients and is perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 6
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.75 cups 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 heavy cream, granulated sugar, and fine sea salt. Warm over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is dissolved. Do not boil.
  2. Remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in the remaining heavy cream, whole milk, and vanilla extract. Whisk to combine.
  3. Chill the mixture thoroughly in the refrigerator (at least 2-3 hours, or overnight).
  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 until firm.

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 even richer flavor, you can use a vanilla bean. Split the bean, scrape the seeds into the cream mixture, and add the pod to the saucepan while warming. Remove the pod before churning. This ice cream is best enjoyed within a week.
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