Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream
Servings: 8 Servings
Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 5 large egg yolks
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- You'll need an ice cream maker for this recipe. It should be prepared ahead of time according to the manufacturer's directions.
- Combine the heavy cream, milk, egg yolks, sugar, and salt in a saucepan. Bring to a steep over low-medium heat, but don’t let it boil.2 cups heavy cream, 1 cup whole milk, 5 large egg yolks, 1 cup granulated sugar, ¼ teaspoon salt
- Stir consistently and continue to cook for approximately 8 to 10 minutes until the custard thickens slightly. It should lightly coat the back of a spoon when ready. (Run your finger across the back of the spoon; if the custard doesn't come back together, it's done.)
- Remove from heat then stir in the vanilla extract.1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- Pour the custard through a mesh strainer into a heat-safe bowl. Place the bowl of custard into a larger bowl of ice for about 30 minutes to 1 hour to cool.
- After the custard cools considerably, cover it with plastic wrap. The plastic wrap needs to touch the top of the custard to prevent a skin from forming.
- Transfer it to the refrigerator to cool completely, about 2-4 hours. Once cooled, the custard will have a thin, pudding-like consistency.
- Pour it into the prepared ice cream maker. Churn according to the manufacturer's instructions until the ice cream sets enough to transfer it to a freezer-safe container. It should be firmer than soft-serve consistency.
- Freeze until the ice cream is completely firm. (Ours took 8 to 10 hours.)
Notes
- The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of 1/2 cup of ice cream. Actual calories will vary.
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Nutrition Facts
Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream
Serving Size
0.5 cup
Amount per Serving
Calories
358
% Daily Value*
Fat
26
g
40
%
Saturated Fat
15
g
94
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
7
g
Cholesterol
192
mg
64
%
Sodium
106
mg
5
%
Potassium
117
mg
3
%
Carbohydrates
29
g
10
%
Sugar
28
g
31
%
Protein
4
g
8
%
Vitamin A
1086
IU
22
%
Vitamin C
0.4
mg
0
%
Calcium
92
mg
9
%
Iron
0.4
mg
2
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
