Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream Recipe
If you love sweet treats, then this Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream Recipe is perfect for you. It is simple, creamy and full of rich vanilla flavor. Many people think ice cream is hard to make, but it is very easy.
Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 4 egg yolks
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
Warm the Milk
- Heat milk and sugar in a saucepan. Stir slowly until warm and sugar fully melts.
Beat the Egg Yolks
- Whisk egg yolks in a bowl. Mix until smooth and light. Keep stirring to avoid lumps.
Temper the Eggs
- Pour warm milk into egg yolks slowly. Stir nonstop to prevent cooking the egg mixture.
Cook the Custard
- Return mix to the pan. Heat gently until thick. The mix should coat the spoon.
Add Vanilla Flavor
- Remove from heat. Add vanilla and salt. Stir well and let it cool down slowly.
Chill the Mixture
- Place the mixture in the fridge. Chill for one hour. Cold mix freezes much better.
Freeze the Ice Cream
- Add the cold mix to the ice cream maker. Churn until soft and creamy.
Freeze Until Firm
- Move ice cream to a container. Freeze for two hours until firm and scoopable.
Notes
- Use high-quality vanilla for strong flavor.
- Do not boil the custard or it may curdle.
- Chill the mixture well before freezing.
- Stir the ice cream every 30 minutes if you freeze without a machine.
- Keep ice cream covered to avoid ice crystals.