Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream
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4.8
18 reviews
Excellent
Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream
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This Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream is so sweet and creamy. There is nothing like cold homemade ice cream on a hot day summer day.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups half-and-half
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 3/4 cup sugar + 2 Tbsp.
- 1 vanilla bean split and scraped
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Instructions
- Cut the vanilla bean in half and scrape out the seeds with the opposite end of the blade.
- In a large saucepan, combine all ingredients (including the cut bean and its seeds) and place over medium heat. Bring the mixture just barely to a simmer stirring constantly. As soon as you see a bubble hit the surface, remove it from the heat (do not let it boil) and allow to cool slightly.
- Remove the hull of the vanilla bean, pour mixture into lidded container and refrigerate mixture overnight to mellow flavors and texture.
- Mix ice cream in an ice cream maker* according to unit's instructions. Our Hamilton Beach model uses ice cubes and rock salt around a frozen metal container. Be sure to check your machine's instructions.
- Once the volume has increased by 1/2 to 3/4 times, and reached a soft serve consistency, spoon the mixture back into a lidded container and harden in the freezer at least 1 hour before serving (we did ours overnight and it was perfect).
- Serve with any toppings and enjoy!
Notes
- Any ice cream maker works for this recipe. Just make sure to follow the unit's instructions. A couple of notes to remember:
- The mixture will not freeze completely hard in the machine.
- Once the volume has increased by about half and reached a soft serve consistency, scoop into a bowl with a lid or a loaf pan and harden in the freezer.
- Try to freeze it for at least an hour before serving. We did ours overnight and it was perfect.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
436kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
78g
(26%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Cholesterol
44mg
(15%)
Sodium
51mg
(2%)
Potassium
154mg
(4%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
71g
(142%)
Vitamin A
419IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
124mg
(12%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 436 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 436kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 78g | 26% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 44mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 51mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 154mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 71g | 142% |
| Vitamin A | 419IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 124mg | 12% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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18 reviews
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