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Creamy Vanilla Ice Cream Recipe for Sweet Success
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Creamy Vanilla Ice Cream Recipe for Sweet Success

A rich, homemade vanilla ice cream with a smooth texture, made using whole milk, heavy cream, sugar, and real vanilla bean. No artificial additives for a customizable frozen dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: CITRUS DESSERTS
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ¾ cup sugar (use maple syrup as substitute)
  • 1 vanilla bean pod, split (or 2 1/2 tsp vanilla extract)

Method
 

  1. Combine milk, cream, and sugar in a saucepan.
  2. Heat over medium until sugar dissolves (180°F/82°C).
  3. Chill mixture completely (4 hours ideal).
  4. Scrape vanilla bean seeds into the mixture or add vanilla extract.
  5. Churn in an ice cream maker according to manufacturer instructions.
  6. Transfer to an airtight container.
  7. Freeze 1-1.5 hours before serving or until firm.
  8. For a soft-serve texture, serve within 20 hours.
  9. For longer storage, freeze up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 1gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 320mgSugar: 31g

Notes

Use 35% fat heavy cream for best texture
Freeze base in shallow containers for quicker cooling
Tap container after freezing to prevent ice crystals
Avoid overchurning to prevent air pockets
Optimal churning temperature is below 40°F (4°C)

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