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!

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

Prep Time2 hrs

Cook Time20 mins

Total Time2 hrs 20 mins

Course: Dessert

Servings: 1 quart

Author: Christina Hitchcock

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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

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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