EASIEST VANILLA ICE CREAM

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There are many delicious things you can add to this vanilla ice cream. Try berries mashed with sugar, thick dulce de leche or chocolate shards; they should be added to the machine at the very end, once the mixture is already thickened and ready to go into the freezer. Or make Earl Grey ice cream by using loose tea (and a teaspoon of vanilla extract) instead of the vanilla bean.

Provided by Julia Moskin

Categories easy, ice creams and sorbets, dessert

Time 30m

Yield About 1 quart

Number Of Ingredients 5

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Ingredients

2 cups heavy cream, preferably organic and not ultra-pasteurized
2 cups half-and-half, preferably organic, or 1 cup additional heavy cream plus 1 cup whole milk
1/2 vanilla bean, split lengthwise and seeds scraped out with the tip of a sharp knife, or 3 tablespoons (about 8 bags) loose Earl Grey tea plus 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup granulated sugar or 3/4 cup light corn syrup, more to taste
1/2 teaspoon salt, more to taste

Steps:

In a saucepan or a microwave-safe container, combine cream, half-and-half and vanilla bean and seeds (or tea and vanilla extract). On the stove or in the microwave, bring mixture to a simmer. Immediately turn off heat.
Add sugar or corn syrup and salt and mix until sugar dissolves, about 1 minute. Taste and add more sugar and salt as needed to balance the flavors. The mixture should taste slightly too sweet when warm; the sweetness will be muted when the ice cream is frozen.
Strain mixture into a container and refrigerate until very cold, at least 4 hours and preferably overnight.
Churn mixture in an ice cream maker according to manufacturer's instructions. Serve immediately or transfer to an airtight container and let freeze until hard.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 227, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 20 grams, Fat 16 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 130 milligrams, Sugar 20 grams

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Ian Mutuku

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I'm allergic to dairy, so I'm wondering if I can use almond milk instead of regular milk in this recipe.

Devine Ivy

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I'm thinking of trying this recipe this weekend. It looks so easy and delicious.

G Squirrel

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This is the best vanilla ice cream recipe I've ever tried. It's so creamy and flavorful. I highly recommend it!

Shehroz Zafar

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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the ice cream is always delicious. I've even used it to make other flavors of ice cream, like chocolate and strawberry.

Eziaga Joshua

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This recipe is a great starting point for making vanilla ice cream. I've made it a few times now and each time I've added different variations, like chocolate chips, peanut butter, and fruit. It's always delicious!

Tanya Dickens

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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my ice cream turned out icy. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what happened.

faraz ul faraz AWAN

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This ice cream is so good! I've never made homemade ice cream before, but this recipe made it so easy. I'll definitely be making it again.

William Woods

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I was looking for an easy vanilla ice cream recipe and this one fit the bill. It was super easy to make and the ice cream turned out great. It's creamy and delicious, with just the right amount of sweetness.

Abaid Don

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This ice cream is the bomb! I love the rich vanilla flavor and the smooth texture. I'll definitely be making this again soon.

Eva Victor

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I'm not a big fan of vanilla ice cream, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so creamy and flavorful, I could eat it every day.

Hameed

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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it's always a hit. Thanks for sharing!

ajs world

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I had some trouble getting the ice cream to churn, but I eventually got it to work. The ice cream was delicious, but I think I'll try a different recipe next time.