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Scoops of frozen vanilla ice cream served in a bowl on the white marble countertop, ready to be enjoyed as a delicious treat.

Vanilla Ice Cream Recipe

This easy homemade vanilla ice cream is creamy, rich, and wonderfully sweet. Perfect for summer or any time of the year, it’s a classic treat everyone will adore!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Freezing Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 1 gallon
Calories 142 kcal

Equipment

  • Ice Cream Maker
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Airtight container

Ingredients
  

  • 2 quarts half-and-half
  • 1 ½ cups white sugar
  • ½ pint heavy cream
  • 4 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch salt

Instructions
 

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine half-and-half, sugar, heavy cream, vanilla extract, and salt.
    A large mixing bowl on the white marble countertop filled with half-and-half, sugar, heavy cream, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt, ready to be stirred.
  • Stir the mixture until the sugar dissolves completely.
    A whisk stirring the ingredients in the bowl on the white marble countertop, ensuring the sugar dissolves and creating a smooth, creamy base.
  • Pour the mixture into the ice cream maker.
    The creamy mixture being poured into an ice cream maker on the white marble countertop, prepared for churning.
  • Freeze according to the manufacturer’s instructions, usually about 20 minutes.
    The ice cream maker on the white marble countertop churning the mixture into a creamy and thick consistency.
  • Once churned, transfer the ice cream to an airtight container.
    Scoops of frozen vanilla ice cream served in a bowl on the white marble countertop, ready to be enjoyed as a delicious treat.
  • Freeze for 4 hours or until firm.
  • Scoop, serve, and enjoy your creamy vanilla treat!
    Scoops of frozen vanilla ice cream served in a bowl on the white marble countertop, ready to be enjoyed as a delicious treat.