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4.8 from 18 votes

Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream

This Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream is so sweet and creamy. There is nothing like cold homemade ice cream on a hot day summer day.

Prep Time
15 mins
Freeze
1 hr 30 mins
Total Time
1 hr 45 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 436 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French

Ingredients

  • 2 cups half-and-half
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 3/4 cup sugar + 2 Tbsp.
  • 1 vanilla bean split and scraped

Instructions

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  1. Cut the vanilla bean in half and scrape out the seeds with the opposite end of the blade.
  2. 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.
  3. Remove the hull of the vanilla bean, pour mixture into lidded container and refrigerate mixture overnight to mellow flavors and texture.
  4. 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.
  5. 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).
  6. 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

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

% 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.