Vanilla Ice Cream

If you have never had homemade ice cream before, you are missing out! It tastes better than store bought, with 5 simple ingredients, no chemicals or preservatives, costs a fraction of the price, and is so incredibly easy to make. This recipe contains no eggs, which means there’s no need to cook the base before chilling it, plus it’s a great option for those with an egg allergy. The base mixes together in seconds, then our handy dandy ice cream maker churns it to creamy perfection. We use a Cuisinart Ice cream Maker, and it has made wonderful ice cream for us for years.

Classic vanilla ice cream is my husband’s favorite, so we make it often. You can dress it up with some chocolate syrup, or fruit, smush it between 2 cookies to make an ice cream sandwich, or serve it alongside a slice of cake or pie. This recipe is as versatile as it is creamy and delicious, and we’ll show you how easy it is to make.

Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream

Perfect vanilla ice cream can be made at home with 5 simple ingredients. No eggs needed, which means, you don't need to cook your base before freezing it, plus nothing artificial, just all natural deliciousness. Enjoy it on its own, along with some warm pie, or topped with your favorite toppings. This recipe is as versatile as it is creamy and delicious, and we'll show you how easy it is to make.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 0 minutes mins

churning 20 minutes mins

Total Time 25 minutes mins

Course Dessert

Servings 8 servings

Equipment

• ice cream maker

Ingredients

  

• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup milk
• couple dashes sea salt
• 1 Tbsp vanilla extract
• 2 cups heavy cream

Instructions

 

• Whisk together milk, sugar, and salt in a medium bowl to dissolve most of sugar.
• Add vanilla and heavy cream, stirring to combine.
• Cover and refrigerate a few hours to chill.
• Churn in ice cream maker for 20 minutes, then transfer to plastic container and freeze.