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Best Vanilla Ice Cream

Best Vanilla Ice Cream

Classic homemade vanilla ice cream with smooth, creamy texture and real vanilla flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Churn(25min), Chill(2hrs), Freeze(2hrs) 4 hours 25 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 35 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract or 1 vanilla bean, scraped
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions
 

  • Whisk all ingredients until sugar dissolves.
  • Chill mixture thoroughly.
  • Churn in ice cream maker.
  • Freeze until firm.
  • Scoop and serve.

Notes

  • Use real vanilla
  • Chill base well
  • Don’t over-churn
  • Press wrap on the surface to prevent ice crystals