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.

Gabriel Donkor
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This ice cream is the best I've ever had! It's so creamy and smooth, and the vanilla flavor is out of this world. I can't wait to make it again.


Arshifa Samafi
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I've made this ice cream several times now and it's always a hit! It's so easy to make and it tastes delicious. The vanilla flavor is perfect and the cookie pieces add a nice crunch. I highly recommend this recipe.


Pagal Bachq
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This ice cream is amazing! It's so creamy and delicious, and the vanilla flavor is perfect. I love the cookie pieces too. They add a nice crunch.


Safia Zaman
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I'm not usually a fan of vanilla ice cream, but this recipe changed my mind. The ice cream is so creamy and smooth, and the vanilla flavor is perfect. I'll definitely be making this again.


Oladele Taiwo
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This ice cream is so delicious and easy to make. The vanilla flavor is rich and creamy, and the cookie pieces add a nice crunch. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Adnan Awan
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I love this ice cream! It's so easy to make and it tastes amazing. The vanilla flavor is perfect and the cookie pieces add a nice crunch. I'll definitely be making this again.


LogeusTheMighty
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This ice cream is delicious! The vanilla flavor is rich and creamy, and the cookie pieces add a nice touch. It's the perfect dessert for a hot summer day.


Pepe Clave
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! This ice cream is so easy to make and it tastes incredible. The vanilla flavor is perfect and the cookie pieces add a nice crunch. I'll definitely be making this again.


Asakhanya Bacela
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This ice cream is amazing! I love the creamy texture and the rich vanilla flavor. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Hafeez Rehman
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I was a bit skeptical about making my own ice cream, but this recipe was so easy to follow. The ice cream turned out perfect! It's so creamy and delicious, and I love the vanilla flavor.


Kesnel Rene
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This ice cream is the best I've ever had! It's so smooth and creamy, and the vanilla flavor is out of this world. I can't wait to make it again.


Bikash Puri
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I'm not a big fan of ice cream, but this recipe changed my mind! The vanilla flavor is so rich and creamy, and the cookie pieces add a nice texture. I'll definitely be making this again.


md arya
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This ice cream is so easy to make and it tastes delicious! I love that I can control the sweetness and flavor by using my own ingredients. It's the perfect summer treat!


Roland Terziu
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I've tried this recipe and it turned out amazing! The ice cream was creamy, smooth, and had the perfect sweetness. I loved the hint of vanilla and the crunchy bits of cookie. Will definitely make it again.