Description
This creamy delight is a simple and luscious homemade ice cream recipe featuring a smooth blend of heavy cream, milk, sugar, and vanilla. Perfect for a quick dessert that delivers rich, velvety texture with minimal ingredients and effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Ice Cream Base
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a saucepan, combine the heavy cream, milk, and sugar, stirring to dissolve the sugar evenly.
- Heat Mixture: Place the saucepan over medium heat and heat the mixture, stirring occasionally, until it just starts to simmer to blend the flavors and dissolve the sugar completely without boiling.
- Add Flavoring: Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract to infuse the mixture with its signature aroma.
- Cool the Mixture: Allow the mixture to cool down to room temperature before proceeding to the next step to ensure optimal churning.
- Churn Ice Cream: Transfer the cooled mixture to an ice cream maker and follow the manufacturer’s instructions for churning and freezing, which will aerate the mixture and create a creamy texture.
- Serve: Once the ice cream reaches the desired consistency, serve immediately or store in the freezer for later enjoyment.
Notes
- Do not let the mixture boil as it can affect the texture and flavor.
- For a smoother texture, chill the mixture completely before churning.
- You can add mix-ins like chocolate chips or fruit after churning but before freezing.
- Use full-fat dairy for the creamiest results.
- If you don’t have an ice cream maker, pour the mixture into a shallow container and freeze, stirring every 30 minutes until firm.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
