Best 9 Vanilla Ice Cream Creamy Delicious Recipes

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**Vanilla Ice Cream: A Classic Treat with Endless Variations**

Cool, creamy, and utterly delightful, vanilla ice cream is a timeless dessert loved by people of all ages. Its smooth, velvety texture and sweet, comforting flavor make it the perfect treat for any occasion, be it a hot summer day, a cozy winter evening, or a special celebration. In this article, we present a collection of vanilla ice cream recipes that cater to various dietary preferences and flavor combinations, ensuring there's something for everyone to enjoy. From the classic French custard-based ice cream to lighter, healthier alternatives like no-churn and vegan options, these recipes offer a delightful journey into the world of frozen indulgence. Whether you prefer a simple, pure vanilla flavor or crave exciting variations like cookies and cream, chocolate chip cookie dough, or refreshing fruit swirls, this article has it all. So, let's dive in and explore the delectable realm of vanilla ice cream, creating memories with every scoop.

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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.

VANILLA ICE CREAM



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The tastiest homemade ice cream! It's perfectly rich and creamy and brimming with vanilla flavor. Easy to make and sure to satisfy on a hot summer day! Makes about 5 cups.

Provided by Jaclyn

Categories     Dessert

Time 8h15m

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 1/2 cups (590ml) heavy cream
1 cup (235ml) whole or 2% milk
3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
1/8 tsp salt
6 large egg yolks
1 Tbsp vanilla extract*

Steps:

  • Pour heavy cream, milk, sugar and salt into a medium saucepan. Heat over medium heat, whisking frequently, until sugar has dissolved, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • In a mixing bowl, whisk egg yolks until well blended. While whisking egg yolks, slowly pour 1 cup of the hot milk mixture into yolk then pour egg yolk mixture into saucepan while whisking mixture in saucepan.
  • Cook mixture over medium-low heat, stirring constantly with a heat proof spatula, until mixture reaches 180 degrees F on an instant read thermometer and thickens slightly (mixture should coat the back of a wooden spatula). Remove from heat, stir in vanilla.
  • Pour mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a bowl. Let cool to room temperature stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes.
  • Cover with plastic wrap pressing directly against the surface of the custard mixture to prevent a skin from forming on top. Transfer to refrigerator and chill through, about 4 hours**.
  • Churn mixture in an ice cream maker according to manufacturers directions until thickened (it should take approx. 25 - 30 minutes). Chill a container in the freezer during the last few minutes of processing.
  • Transfer ice cream to chilled container from freezer. Spread even. Place in freezer and freeze until firm, about 3 - 4 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 326 kcal, Carbohydrate 21 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 26 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, Cholesterol 201 mg, Sodium 67 mg, Sugar 19 g, ServingSize 1 serving

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

HOW TO MAKE VANILLA ICE CREAM



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Vanilla is the king of ice cream flavors. This version without eggs ('American' or 'Philadelphia-style') has a brighter, more pronounced vanilla flavor.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Desserts     Frozen Dessert Recipes     100+ Ice Cream Recipes     Vanilla Ice Cream Recipes

Time 2h35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

¾ cup white sugar
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 ¼ cups milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Stir sugar, cream, and milk into a saucepan over low heat until sugar has dissolved. Heat just until mix is hot and a small ring of foam appears around the edge.
  • Transfer cream mixture to a pourable container such as a large measuring cup. Stir in vanilla extract and chill mix thoroughly, at least 2 hours. (Overnight is best.)
  • Pour cold ice cream mix into an ice cream maker, turn on the machine, and churn according to manufacturer's directions, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • When ice cream is softly frozen, serve immediately or place a piece of plastic wrap directly on the ice cream and place in freezer to ripen, 2 to 3 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 425.3 calories, Carbohydrate 45.8 g, Cholesterol 92.5 mg, Fat 24.7 g, Protein 5.8 g, SaturatedFat 15.4 g, Sodium 79.1 mg, Sugar 44.2 g

ULTIMATE VANILLA ICE CREAM



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Is Angela Nilsen's vanilla ice cream the smoothest, creamiest homemade ice cream in history?

Provided by Angela Nilsen

Categories     Dessert, Dinner, Lunch, Treat

Time 2h

Yield 8 big scoops

Number Of Ingredients 6

284ml carton double cream
300ml full fat milk
115g golden caster sugar
1 vanilla pod
3 large free-range egg yolks
have lots of ice cubes at the ready

Steps:

  • Put the canister from the machine into the freezer a day before you want to make the ice cream. Next day, pour the cream and milk into a medium heavy-based pan, then tip in half the sugar. Slit the vanilla pod down its length with a small sharp knife and scoop out as many of the tiny black seeds as you can into the cream mixture. Cut the pod into three and drop it into the pan.
  • Heat the cream and milk over a low heat, stirring occasionally, until it almost boils - you'll see a few bubbles at the edge. Take off the heat and set aside for 30 minutes so the vanilla can infuse.
  • Put the egg yolks into a bowl with the rest of the sugar and beat with an electric hand beater for about 2 minutes until the mixture has thickened, is paler in colour and falls in thick ribbons when you lift the beaters. Using a measuring jug, scoop out about 125ml/4fl oz of the cream mixture and beat into the egg yolks to slacken them. Reheat the cream until it just comes to the boil, take off the heat and stir in the egg yolk mixture.
  • Return the pan to a low heat and cook, stirring all the time with a wooden spoon, for 8-10 minutes, until the custard is thick enough to coat the back of the spoon. Watch that it doesn't boil - as soon as you see any bubbles about to burst to the surface, it should be thick enough, so take the pan off the heat so the mixture doesn't curdle.
  • Pour the custard into a heatproof bowl, then sit it in a bigger bowl one third full of iced water to cool (this takes about 20 minutes). Stir occasionally to stop a skin forming. Put the bowl of custard in the fridge for 3-4 hours, preferably overnight, so it gets really cold.
  • Get the ice cream machine running, scoop out the vanilla pod pieces, then slowly pour in the cold custard. Leave it to churn for 10-30 minutes (depending on your machine). When it stops, it is probably too soft to eat, so spoon into a plastic container, cover with cling film, then a lid, and freeze for a minimum of 3 hours. (It will keep in the freezer for 3 months but don't take it out, then refreeze.) Remove from the freezer 15 minutes before serving.
  • To make it by hand: in step 1, heat the milk, vanilla, and half the sugar without the cream (the custard will be slightly thicker). At the start of step 6, whip the cream so it's light and floppy, not too stiff, and fold it into the cold custard. Freeze for 3-4 hours, stirring once an hour until almost frozen, then freeze as above.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 269 calories, Fat 21 grams fat, SaturatedFat 12 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 18 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 15 grams sugar, Protein 3 grams protein, Sodium 0.1 milligram of sodium

CREAMY VANILLA ICE CREAM



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A traditional cooked custard base is the key to this creamy ice cream with rich vanilla flavor. "It is a family favorite that has been handed down and enjoyed for generations," writes Mary Thompson of Minneapolis, Minnesota. "Whenever we serve it, we get lots of requests for the recipe."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield about 1-1/2 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 eggs
1 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
2-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
2 cups half-and-half cream
2-1/4 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a heavy saucepan, combine the first five ingredients. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture is thick enough to coat a metal spoon and reaches at least 160°. Remove from the heat; cool quickly by setting pan in ice and stirring the mixture. , Cover and refrigerate overnight or freeze immediately. When ready to freeze, pour custard and vanilla into the cylinder of an ice cream freezer. Freeze according to the manufacturer's directions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 303 calories, Fat 23g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 123mg cholesterol, Sodium 99mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.

NO-CHURN VANILLA ICE CREAM



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No special equipment is needed to make this ultra-creamy ice cream. Eat it plain or add some of our fun suggested stir-ins.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 5h15m

Yield 12 servings (6 cups total)

Number Of Ingredients 7

One 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
Pinch fine salt
2 cups heavy cream, cold
Cookies and Cream: 12 chocolate sandwich cookies, crushed
Crunchy Cereal: 1 1/2 cups cinnamon crunch cereal, crushed
Cookies and Lemon: 1/2 cup jarred lemon curd and 1 cup shortbread cookies, crushed

Steps:

  • For the ice cream: Whisk together the condensed milk, vanilla and salt in a large bowl; set aside.
  • Whip the cream with a mixer on medium-high speed until firm peaks form, about 2 minutes. Fold about 1 cup of the whipped cream into the condensed milk mixture with a rubber spatula until combined, then fold the lightened mixture into the whipped cream until well blended. Pour into a chilled 9-by-5-by-3-inch metal loaf pan, and freeze, covered, until thick and creamy, like soft-serve, about 2 hours. Swirl in any desired mix-ins with a spoon. Continue to freeze, covered, until solid and scoopable, about 3 hours more.

CREAMY DREAMY VANILLA ICE CREAM



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Provided by Duff Goldman

Categories     dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 1 generous quart

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 cups half-and-half
One 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
1/4 cup granulated sugar
Seeds scraped out from 1 vanilla bean, or 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
Pinch kosher salt

Steps:

  • Whisk the half-and-half, condensed milk, sugar, vanilla seeds and salt together until sugar is dissolved. Churn 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.)
  • Transfer the ice cream to a freezer-safe container and freeze until firm, at least 1 hour, before serving.

VANILLA ICE CREAM



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Provided by David Lebovitz

Categories     Milk/Cream     Ice Cream Machine     Dessert     Fourth of July     Valentine's Day     Kid-Friendly     Oscars     Backyard BBQ     Frozen Dessert     Vanilla     Summer     Party     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield Makes about 1 quart

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup (250 ml) whole milk
3/4 cup (150 g) sugar
2 cups (500 ml) heavy cream
Pinch of salt
1 vanilla bean, split in half lengthwise
6 large egg yolks
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Warm the milk, sugar, 1 cup (250 ml) of the cream, and salt in a medium saucepan. Scrape the seeds from the vanilla bean into the warm milk and add the bean as well. Cover, remove from the heat, and let steep at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  • Pour the remaining 1 cup (250 ml) cream into a large bowl and set a mesh strainer on top. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the egg yolks. Slowly pour the warm mixture into the egg yolks, whisking constantly, then scrape the warmed egg yolks back into the saucepan.
  • Stir the mixture constantly over medium heat with a heatproof spatula, scraping the bottom as you stir, until the mixture thickens and coats the spatula. Pour the custard through the strainer and stir it into the cream. Put the vanilla bean into the custard, add the vanilla extract, and stir until cool over an ice bath.
  • Chill the mixture thoroughly in the refrigerator. When ready to churn, remove the vanilla bean, rinsing and reserving it for another use, and then freeze the mixture in your ice cream maker according to the manufacturer's instructions.

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Tips for Making the Best Vanilla Ice Cream

- **Use fresh, high-quality ingredients.** The better the ingredients, the better the ice cream will be. Use real vanilla extract, not imitation vanilla. - **Make sure your ice cream maker is clean and cold before you start churning.** This will help the ice cream freeze quickly and smoothly. - **Churn the ice cream according to the manufacturer's instructions.** Over-churning will result in icy ice cream. - **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 firm up and develop its full flavor. - **Serve the ice cream with your favorite toppings.** Some popular toppings include chocolate chips, sprinkles, fruit, and whipped cream. ###

Conclusion

Vanilla ice cream is a classic dessert that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With just a few simple ingredients, you can make delicious vanilla ice cream at home. Follow these tips to make the best vanilla ice cream possible.

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