Classic Vanilla Ice Cream Recipe

Cool down on those sweltering summer days with this creamy, dreamy Classic Vanilla Ice Cream recipe! Made with simple ingredients and ready in minutes, it's the perfect homemade treat for everyone. Easy to customize – add your favorite mix-ins for a truly unique dessert.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Calories 501 kcal
Protein 9g
Rating 4.8 (45 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Classic Vanilla Ice Cream

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How to Make Classic Vanilla Ice Cream

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, whole milk, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until the sugar is completely dissolved.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks until pale and slightly thickened.
  3. Slowly temper the egg yolks by whisking in a small amount of the warm cream mixture. Once combined, pour the tempered yolks back into the remaining cream mixture.
  4. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean bowl to remove any lumps.
  5. Pour the mixture into your ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions. This usually takes about 20-30 minutes.
  6. Once churned, transfer the ice cream to an airtight container and freeze for at least 2-4 hours to allow it to harden further.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

4 g

Sugar

135g

Fat

111g

Carbs

13g

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