Making ice cream at home is simple and fun! Here’s a basic recipe for vanilla ice cream:
Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
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Mix Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, whole milk, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until the sugar is dissolved.
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Chill Mixture: Cover the bowl and refrigerate the mixture for at least 2 hours, or overnight for a colder mixture.
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Churn: Pour the chilled mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions. This usually takes about 20-25 minutes.
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Freeze: Transfer the churned ice cream to an airtight container and freeze for at least 4 hours to firm up.
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Serve: Scoop and enjoy your homemade ice cream! You can also add mix-ins like chocolate chips, fruit, or nuts before freezing.
Tips
- If you don’t have an ice cream maker, you can freeze the mixture in a container and stir it every 30 minutes for a few hours to break up ice crystals.
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