Go Back
–+ servings

Vanilla Ice Cream

A classic and creamy vanilla ice cream made with simple ingredients, perfect for a hot day or as a dessert treat.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, whole milk, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until the sugar is dissolved.
  2. Cover the mixture and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until thoroughly chilled.
  3. Pour the chilled mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions until it reaches a soft-serve consistency.
  4. Transfer the ice cream to an airtight container and freeze for at least 2 hours to firm up.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 3gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 11gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 180mgSugar: 18gVitamin A: 800IUCalcium: 150mgIron: 0.1mg

Notes

For a richer flavor, use high-quality vanilla extract or vanilla beans. You can also add mix-ins like chocolate chips or fruit during the last few minutes of churning.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!