Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsRed Arrow DinerVanilla Ice Cream Recipe

Vanilla Ice Cream Recipe

Inspired by Red Arrow Diner
Time5h
Serves6

Creamy vanilla ice cream.

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Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

Optional Mix-ins

Method

Preparing the Base

  1. 1

    Combine Ingredients

    In a medium saucepan, combine heavy cream, whole milk, granulated sugar, and salt. Heat over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the mixture is hot but not boiling.

  2. 2

    Whisk Egg Yolks

    In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg yolks until they are well blended.

  3. 3

    Temper the Egg Yolks

    Slowly pour about 1 cup of the hot cream mixture into the egg yolks, whisking constantly to prevent the yolks from cooking. Then, pour the egg yolk mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining cream mixture.

  4. 4

    Thicken the Mixture

    Continue to cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly until it thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon. This will take about 5-7 minutes.

  5. 5

    Strain and Add Vanilla

    Remove the saucepan from heat and strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean bowl to remove any cooked egg bits. Stir in the vanilla extract.

  6. 6

    Chill the Mixture

    Cover the bowl with plastic wrap, pressing it directly onto the surface of the mixture to prevent a skin from forming. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.

Churning and Freezing

  1. 7

    Churn the Ice Cream

    Once the mixture is thoroughly chilled, pour it into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions, typically for about 20-25 minutes.

  2. 8

    Add Optional Mix-ins

    If desired, add chocolate chips or chopped nuts during the last 5 minutes of churning.

  3. 9

    Freeze the Ice Cream

    Transfer the churned ice cream to an airtight container and freeze for at least 4 hours or until firm.

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