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Vanilla Ice Cream Recipe

Irresistibly Creamy Vanilla Ice Cream Recipe You’ll Love

This easy vanilla ice cream recipe requires only four ingredients and no ice cream maker, perfect for summer days.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Freezing Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 8 scoops
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 cups Heavy Whipping Cream For rich, creamy texture
  • 1 cup Half-and-Half Cream Can substitute with whole milk
  • 1 cup Sugar Adjust according to sweetness preference
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract Or real vanilla beans for luxury

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • Freezer-safe container

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Easy Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream
  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 2 cups of heavy whipping cream, 1 cup of half-and-half, 1 cup of sugar, and 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract for about 2-3 minutes until smooth.
  2. If using an ice cream maker, fill the cylinder with the mixture and churn for approximately 20-25 minutes until it reaches soft-serve consistency.
  3. Transfer the ice cream to a freezer-safe container, cover with wax paper, seal, and freeze for 2 to 4 hours to firm up.
  4. When serving, let the ice cream sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes if too hard, then scoop into bowls and enjoy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1scoopCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 100mgSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 100mg

Notes

Use quality ingredients and chill your tools for the best results. Feel free to add mix-ins like chocolate chips or fruit to customize your ice cream.

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