Best 10 Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream Recipes

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**Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream: A Classic Dessert Made Easy**

Indulge in the timeless delight of homemade vanilla ice cream, a classic dessert that brings joy to people of all ages. Our comprehensive guide offers two delectable recipes to satisfy your sweet cravings: a custard-based vanilla ice cream and a no-churn version for those seeking a simpler method. Both recipes promise a creamy, rich, and flavorful treat that will be the star of any occasion.

**Custard-Based Vanilla Ice Cream:**

This classic recipe yields a luscious, velvety ice cream with a smooth, custard-like texture. Freshly brewed vanilla beans infuse the ice cream with an aromatic and intense vanilla flavor. Eggs and sugar are whisked together until thick and creamy, then combined with warmed milk and cream. The mixture is cooked gently over medium heat, stirring continuously to prevent curdling. Once the custard has thickened, it is strained and chilled before churning in an ice cream maker.

**No-Churn Vanilla Ice Cream:**

For those seeking a convenient yet equally delicious option, our no-churn vanilla ice cream recipe is the perfect choice. This method eliminates the need for an ice cream maker, making it accessible to everyone. Simply whisk together heavy cream, condensed milk, vanilla extract, and a touch of salt until stiff peaks form. Fold in whipped egg whites for a light and airy texture. Pour the mixture into a loaf pan and freeze for several hours until firm.

**Additional Tips for Achieving Perfect Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream:**

1. **Use Fresh Ingredients:** Opt for high-quality ingredients, especially the vanilla beans, to ensure the best flavor.

2. **Chill the Custard Thoroughly:** Properly chilling the custard before churning helps prevent ice crystals from forming, resulting in a smoother texture.

3. **Churn Partially and Freeze:** Churn the ice cream until it reaches a soft-serve consistency, then transfer it to a freezer-safe container and freeze for at least 4 hours for a firmer texture.

4. **Store Properly:** Keep the ice cream in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 2 weeks to maintain its quality.

With these recipes and tips, you'll be able to impress your loved ones with homemade vanilla ice cream that rivals the best ice cream parlors. Enjoy the sweet satisfaction of this classic dessert made with love and care.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

HOMEMADE VANILLA ICE CREAM



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We don't want to brag, but as far as vanilla ice cream recipes go, this one is the best. And with only four ingredients, it just might be the easiest, too. No ice cream maker? No problem. Just follow the directions below to learn how to make homemade ice cream by hand. It's the perfect base for our best ice cream sundae ideas, too. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 1-1/4 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 cups heavy whipping cream
2 cups half-and-half cream
1 cup sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients, stirring to dissolve sugar completely. Fill cylinder of ice cream maker no more than two-thirds full; freeze according to manufacturer's directions. (Refrigerate any remaining mixture until ready to freeze.) Serve immediately or store in covered containers in freezer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 308 calories, Fat 22g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 37mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.

EASY HOMEMADE VANILLA ICE CREAM



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Use this easy recipe to make vanilla ice cream, or add your favorite flavors to it.

Provided by Eagle brand

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     EAGLE BRAND®

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 3

4 cups half-and-half or light cream
1 (14 ounce) can EAGLE BRAND® Sweetened Condensed Milk
2 tablespoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In large bowl, combine ingredients; mix well. Pour into ice cream freezer container. Freeze according to manufacturer's instructions. Freeze leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 262.8 calories, Carbohydrate 14.2 g, Cholesterol 41.5 mg, Fat 12.8 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 8.1 g, Sodium 79.9 mg, Sugar 10.9 g

HOMEMADE VANILLA ICE CREAM



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This vanilla ice cream is everything you would want in a classic-rich and creamy with a pure, balanced flavor that can hold its own whether you serve it in a cone, with pie or as a base for candy or cookie mix-ins.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 4h35m

Yield 1 generous quart

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 cups heavy cream
1 cup whole milk
3/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
Kosher salt
5 large egg yolks

Steps:

  • Whisk the cream, milk, sugar, vanilla and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a medium saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Beat the egg yolks in a medium bowl. Slowly whisk 1 cup of the hot cream mixture into the beaten yolks, then pour back into the saucepan, whisking, and return to medium heat. Cook, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, until the mixture thickens, coats the spoon and reaches 180 degrees F on a thermometer, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove from the heat and strain the custard through a fine-mesh sieve into a large bowl or measuring cup; discard the solids. Stir often until the mixture cools to room temperature. Lightly press plastic wrap directly against the surface of the custard to prevent a skin from forming. Chill until cold, about 3 hours. (For faster chilling, set the bowl of custard in a bowl of ice water and stir until cold.)
  • Freeze the mixture in an ice cream machine according to the manufacturer's instructions. (Take care not to over-churn the ice cream or it can have a grainy texture.) Place the ice cream in the freezer to set up for at least 1 hour. Serve.

OLD FASHIONED HOMEMADE VANILLA ICE CREAM RECIPE



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Provided by Six Sisters Stuff

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups heavy cream
1 cup whole milk
3/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla
Pinch salt

Steps:

  • Whisk all ingredients together until sugar dissolves.
  • Pour into the bowl of an ice cream machine.
  • Freeze according to the ice cream maker's instructions.
  • After the ice cream is made, transfer to an airtight container, cover tightly and freeze .
  • Serve with your favorite toppings.

OLD FASHIONED HOMEMADE VANILLA ICE CREAM



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This is our favorite homemade ice cream. From the Rival ice cream manual. Be patient while adding the small bit of milk to the eggs. The slower you can add the eggs to the hot mixture the easier it will be to thicken. Time does NOT include 2 hour chilling time.

Provided by Axe1678

Categories     Frozen Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

3/4 cup sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups whole milk
3 eggs, beaten
1 1/2 cups whipping cream
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Combine sugar, salt and milk in saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally until mixture almost boils.
  • Reduce to low.
  • Gradually stir about 1/2 cup of hot mil into the beaten eggs.
  • Add eggs to remaining hot mixture.
  • Cook over low heat, stirring constantly until slightly thickened, about 5 minute.
  • Remove from heat and refrigerate at least 2 hours.
  • Combine whipping cream, vanilla and chilled mixture, stirring with a wire whisk to combine.
  • Pour into canister and churn.

HOMEMADE VANILLA ICE CREAM



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Nothing is as rewarding as a dish of homemade ice cream for dessert. Top off a scoop with a chocolate-chip cookie.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Yield Makes 1 1/2 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 vanilla beans, split lengthwise and scraped
2 cups milk, chilled
6 large egg yolks
3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
2 cups heavy cream
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the vanilla beans and scrapings with the milk. Bring to a gentle boil. Remove from heat, and let steep, covered, 30 minutes.
  • Prepare an ice bath; set aside. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat egg yolks and sugar on medium-high speed until thick and pale, about 4 minutes.
  • Place milk mixture over medium-high heat; bring just to a simmer. Slowly pour about 1/4 cup hot-milk mixture into egg-yolk mixture, beating on low speed until blended. Continue adding milk, about 1/2 cup at a time, beating until incorporated after each addition.
  • Return mixture to saucepan; stir with a wooden spoon over low heat until mixture is thick enough to coat back of spoon, 3 to 5 minutes. Custard should retain a line drawn across the back of the spoon with your fingertip.
  • Remove pan from heat; stir in chilled cream to stop cooking. Pour custard through a fine sieve into a medium bowl set in ice bath; let stand, stirring occasionally, until chilled. Stir in extract. Freeze in an ice-cream maker according to manufacturer's instructions.

MOM'S OLD FASHIONED HOMEMADE VANILLA ICE CREAM



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This ice cream brings back so many wonderful memories! Dad would get out the old churn style ice cream freezer and all the kids would have their turn with it. We couldn't wait until it was done because to us it was just the best ice cream ever! Now I have a modernized ice cream freezer that sits on my kitchen counter but the...

Provided by Jeanne Gliddon

Categories     Ice Cream & Ices

Time 1h25m

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 large eggs
1 & 1/4 c sugar
3 c 2 % milk
1 to 2 tsp vanilla
4 junket rennet tablets

Steps:

  • 1. In a large mixing bowl, beat eggs until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
  • 2. Add sugar and beat another 2 minutes.
  • 3. Add milk and beat until well blended.
  • 4. Place in a 2 quart saucepan and heat until lukewarm. Watch closely; do not overheat or scotch!
  • 5. This is a box of Junket Rennet Tablets. I don't know if your grocer carries this product but if not, you can order it on-line.
  • 6. This is 4 foil wrapped Junket Rennet Tablets.
  • 7. Break the Junket Rennet tablets and place in a small measuring cup.
  • 8. Add a small amount of warm water and allow tablets to dissolve.
  • 9. Add Vanilla and dissolved tablets to warmed ice cream mixture and stir until well blended.
  • 10. Pour mixture immediately into freezing container of your choice and insert the churn blade. Let ice cream mixture set undisturbed for a few minutes. Take a spoon and scoop out a small amount of the mixture. Check to see if it has set to a soft custard like consistency.
  • 11. When mixture is set, place container into the ice cream freezer of your choice and follow manufacturer's instructions. Begin churning until it is frozen.
  • 12. Yum; doesn't this look good?
  • 13. This delicious ice cream is best if eaten immediately. It is similar in texture to a Frosty Ice Cream Cone. Enjoy!
  • 14. Add the sauce of your choice. It is wonderful with chocolate sauce!
  • 15. Or sweetened crushed strawberries!
  • 16. Or Mrs. Richardson's Butterscotch Caramel Sauce.

EASY HOMEMADE EGGLESS VANILLA ICE CREAM



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Use this easy recipe to make vanilla ice cream, or add your favorite flavors to it. Again you could adjust this to the size of your ice cream maker. Also, the "cooking" time depends on your ice cream maker. You could use this recipe as a basic and add other flavors such as pureed fruits. You could also add nuts or other goodies. SEE NOTE.

Provided by Nana Lee

Categories     Frozen Desserts

Time 10m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 cups half-and-half
2 cups whipping cream
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk (NOT evaporated milk)
2 tablespoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In large bowl, combine ingredients; mix well.
  • Pour into ice cream freezer container.
  • Freeze according to manufacturer's instructions.
  • Freeze leftovers.
  • NOTE:.
  • If you bring the liquids to a simmer is makes a smoother ice cream.
  • Also, if you chill the mixture for 4 - 24 hours, it will also increase the flavor.
  • VARIATIONS:.
  • Fresh Fruit Ice Cream:
  • Reduce half-and-half to 1 cup.
  • Add 1 cup pureed or mashed fruit (bananas, peaches, strawberries, etc.) and few drops food coloring if desired.
  • Proceed as above.

GAM'S HOMEMADE VANILLA ICE CREAM



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My grandmother's homemade ice cream is good on its own, but it's also fantastic as a base for fun flavors and toppings. Try stirring in your favorite chopped candy bars. -Andrea Bolden, Unionville, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 1-3/4 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 large eggs
1 cup sugar
5 cups whole milk
1 cup half-and-half cream
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a large heavy saucepan, whisk eggs and sugar until blended; stir in milk. Cook over low heat until mixture is just thick enough to coat a metal spoon and a thermometer reads at least 160°, stirring constantly. Do not allow to boil. Remove from heat immediately., Quickly transfer to a large bowl; place bowl in a pan of ice water. Let sit for 2 minutes, occasionally stirring gently. Stir in half-and-half, heavy cream and vanilla. Press plastic wrap onto surface of the custard. Refrigerate several hours or overnight., Fill cylinder of ice cream maker no more than two-thirds full; freeze according to manufacturer's directions. (Refrigerate any remaining mixture until ready to freeze.), Transfer ice cream to freezer containers, allowing headspace for expansion. Freeze until firm, at least 4 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 178 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 67mg cholesterol, Sodium 64mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein.

HOMEMADE VANILLA AND CHOCOLATE ICE CREAM SANDWICHES



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Served between your favorite bakery cookies, the easy ice cream in this recipe makes an irresistible dessert. The recipe comes together in a matter of minutes, then cools in your freezer for yummy enjoyment any time.-Megumi Garcia, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1/2 cup 2% milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2/3 cup sweetened condensed milk
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 ounce semisweet chocolate, melted
18 chocolate chip or sugar cookies (3 inches)
Miniature semisweet chocolate chips, chocolate jimmies, chopped unsalted peanuts or sweetened shredded coconut, optional

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch and butter; stir in milk. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla. Cool completely. Stir in condensed milk. , In a large bowl, beat cream until stiff peaks form; fold into milk mixture. Divide between two freezer containers. Stir melted chocolate into one container until well blended. Cover and freeze both mixtures for 6 hours or until firm., To make ice cream sandwiches, spread a 1/3 of a cup of ice cream on bottoms of half of the cookies. Cover with remaining cookies; press down gently. If desired, roll sides of ice cream sandwiches in chocolate chips, jimmies, peanuts or coconut. Wrap each in plastic wrap; freeze on a baking sheet until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 317 calories, Fat 20g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 48mg cholesterol, Sodium 132mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your ice cream.
  • Make sure your ice cream maker is completely frozen before you start churning. This will help the ice cream freeze faster and smoother.
  • Churn the ice cream until it is thick and creamy. This will take about 20-30 minutes.
  • Transfer the ice cream to a freezer-safe container and freeze for at least 4 hours before serving. This will allow the ice cream to harden and develop its full flavor.
  • When you're ready to serve the ice cream, let it soften for a few minutes at room temperature. This will make it easier to scoop.

Conclusion:

Making homemade vanilla ice cream is a fun and easy way to enjoy a delicious and refreshing treat. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delicious ice cream that is sure to please everyone. So next time you're in the mood for something sweet, give this recipe a try.

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