Description
Homemade ice cream is the ultimate summer delight, transforming sweltering days into a cool escape with its creamy texture and rich flavors. This easy ice cream maker recipe combines just a few key ingredients to create velvety vanilla bliss that can be customized with your favorite mix-ins. Perfect for gatherings or quiet evenings, this delightful treat is sure to bring smiles and nostalgia to every scoop.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Whisk together the heavy cream, whole milk, sugar, and salt in a mixing bowl until the sugar dissolves.
- Stir in vanilla extract and any desired mix-ins (e.g., chocolate chips).
- Cover the mixture and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
- Pour chilled mixture into your ice cream maker and churn according to manufacturer instructions until it reaches soft-serve consistency (about 20-30 minutes).
- Transfer the ice cream to an airtight container and freeze for at least 4 hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg