Vanilla Ice Cream Recipe
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Optional Add-ins
Method
Preparation of Ice Cream Base
- 1
Combine Milk and Cream
In a large mixing bowl, combine the heavy cream and whole milk. Stir well to combine.
- 2
Add Sugar and Salt
Add the granulated sugar and a pinch of salt to the milk and cream mixture. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.
- 3
- 4
Temper Egg Yolks
Slowly pour a small amount of the warm cream mixture into the egg yolks while whisking constantly. This will temper the yolks and prevent them from curdling.
- 5
Combine Mixtures
Gradually whisk the tempered egg yolks back into the cream mixture. Stir well to combine.
- 6
Cook the Mixture
Pour the entire mixture into a saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until it thickens and coats the back of a spoon (about 5-7 minutes). Do not let it boil.
- 7
Add Vanilla Extract
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature.
Chilling and Churning
- 8
Chill the Mixture
Once the mixture has cooled, cover it and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to chill completely.
- 9
Churn the Ice Cream
Pour the chilled mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions until it reaches a soft-serve consistency.
- 10
Add Optional Ingredients
If desired, fold in chocolate chips or chopped nuts during the last few minutes of churning.
- 11
Freeze the Ice Cream
Transfer the churned ice cream to an airtight container and freeze for at least 4 hours to harden.