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Favorite Ice Cream Recipes | Vanilla Ice Cream
This simple, egg-free vanilla ice cream requires only 4 ingredients and is creamy, smooth, and delicious.
Prep Time
30 mins
Servings: 5 cups
Calories: 255 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy cream very cold
- 1 cup whole milk very cold
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 TB pure vanilla extract
- Optional: pinch of fine salt
Instructions
- In a large chilled bowl, whisk together the milk, sugar (and optional salt) until the sugar is fully dissolved. Stir in the heavy cream and vanilla. Cover and refrigerate 1-2 hours, or overnight.
- Turn on the ice cream maker; pour cold milk mixture into the frozen freezer bowl and churn until thickened, about 15-20 minutes. The ice cream will have a soft, creamy texture. For firmer texture, use rubber spatula to fully transfer the ice cream to an airtight container, cover, and place in freezer for at least 2 hours. May need to let ice cream sit at room temperature for 5 minutes before scooping.
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Notes
- Listed prep time refers only to active prep, and does not include freezer time.
- Serve vanilla ice cream with 4-Ingredient Salted Caramel Sauce or Hot Fudge Sauce.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
255kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
15g
(5%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
36g
(55%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Cholesterol
50mg
(17%)
Sodium
20mg
(1%)
Potassium
80mg
(2%)
Sugar
15g
(30%)
Vitamin A
720IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
70mg
(7%)
Iron
0.1mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 255
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 255kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 36g | 55% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 50mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 20mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 80mg | 2% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 720IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 70mg | 7% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.