vanilla ice cream recipe

Delicious Vanilla Ice Cream Recipe

Looking for a sweet, creamy, and refreshing dessert? Look no further than homemade vanilla ice cream! There is nothing quite like the taste of fresh, homemade ice cream on a hot summer day. This recipe is a classic, and once you try it, you will never go back to store-bought vanilla ice cream again.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup whole milk
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 vanilla bean
• 6 large egg yolks
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preparation:

Step 1: Heat the Milk and Cream.

In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the heavy cream and the whole milk. Heat the mixture over medium heat until it starts to steam, but be sure it doesn’t boil. Once you see steam rising from the pot, take it off the heat.

Temperature: Medium heat
Time: Until steaming

Step 2: Add Vanilla Bean and Sugar.

Slice the vanilla bean lengthwise and scrape the seeds into the pot with the milk and cream. Add the sugar to the pot and whisk until dissolved.

Temperature: Off heat
Time: 5 minutes of stirring

Step 3: Temper Eggs.

In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks with the salt until light and frothy. Slowly pour the hot cream mixture into the egg yolks while whisking constantly. Pour the entire mixture back into the pot.

Temperature: Room temperature
Time: 5 minutes of whisking

Step 4: Cook the Custard.

Cook the custard over low heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens and coats the back of a wooden spoon. This should take about 10-15 minutes.

Temperature: Low heat
Time: 10-15 minutes of stirring

Step 5: Strain the Custard.

Pour the custard through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean bowl. This will remove any cooked egg bits or vanilla bean pieces. Place the bowl in the fridge and let chill for at least 2 hours or overnight.

Temperature: Room temperature then fridge
Time: 2 hours of chilling

Step 6: Churn the Ice Cream.

Once the custard is chilled, and it’s time to churn the ice cream. Pour the custard into an ice cream maker following the manufacturer’s instructions. Churn until it reaches a soft-serve consistency.

Temperature: Follow manufacturer’s instructions
Time: Varies by machine

Step 7: Freeze the Ice Cream.

Once churned, transfer the ice cream to an airtight container and freeze until firm, about 4-6 hours, or overnight.

Temperature: Freezer
Time: 6 hours to overnight

Step 8: Serve and Enjoy!

After the ice cream has frozen, scoop it into a cone or dish and enjoy! You can also add any toppings or sauces you desire, such as hot fudge or caramel sauce.

Temperature: Freezer
Time: N/A

Final Thoughts

Making vanilla ice cream from scratch is easy and delicious. This recipe will create a creamy, satisfying dessert that will have you coming back for seconds. Feel free to experiment with different flavors, such as adding in fresh fruit or chocolate chips. Once you have mastered this recipe, you’ll see why homemade ice cream is the best!