Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream

This Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream is easy to make and tastes so good!

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My go-to treat is always ice cream.  And, my favorite flavor is classic vanilla.

No bells.  No whistles.  Just good, old fashioned vanilla.  I’m kinda plain like that!

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This recipe is incredibly easy to make using an ice cream maker.  This one is my favorite.

There are only a few simple ingredients that you mix together.  Then let the mixture chill for a bit in the fridge.

Last, just give it a twirl in your ice cream maker.  After about 15 minutes, you have the best homemade vanilla ice cream.

I really doesn’t get any easier!

I always store my homemade ice cream in this cute ice cream container.  It’s the perfect size and keeps your ice cream fresh.  Plus, I love the easy to remove, silicone lid!

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Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream

Yield: 1 quart

Prep: 2 hours

Cook: 20 minutes

Total: 2 hours 20 minutes

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Ingredients

• 2 cups whole milk
• 3/4 cup sugar
• Pinch of salt
• 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
• 2 cups heavy cream

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Instructions

• In a mixer, combine the milk, sugar and salt until all of the sugar is dissolved.
• Stir in the cream and vanilla.
• Cover and refrigerate for 1-2 hours or overnight.
• Pour chilled mixture into ice cream maker and process according to the manufacturer's directions.
• Serve immediately or, if you prefer firmer ice cream, chill in the freezer to get desired consistency.

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Author: Christina Hitchcock

Course: Dessert