Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream Recipe
Nothing beats the creamy, indulgent goodness of homemade vanilla ice cream.
Ingredients
- 2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract
- 6 large egg yolks
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine the heavy cream and whole milk. Heat the mixture over medium heat until it begins to steam, but don't let it boil. Remove it from the heat.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar and egg yolks until the mixture becomes pale and slightly thickened.
- Gradually pour a small amount of the hot cream-milk mixture into the egg-sugar mixture, whisking constantly. This tempers the eggs and prevents them from scrambling. Continue to slowly add the hot mixture while whisking.
- Pour the combined mixture back into the saucepan and return it to the stovetop over low heat. Stir constantly until the custard thickens and coats the back of a spoon. This will take about 5-7 minutes. Do not let it boil.
- Remove the custard from the heat and stir in the pure vanilla extract. Allow it to cool to room temperature.
- Cover the custard and refrigerate it for at least 2 hours, or until it's thoroughly chilled. This step is crucial for a creamy texture.
- Once the custard is chilled, pour it into your ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions. Typically, it takes about 20-25 minutes.
- Transfer the churned ice cream to an airtight container and freeze for an additional 2-4 hours or until firm.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 3gFat: 18g
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