Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream Recipe

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4.7

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Additional Time

    4 hrs

  • Total Time

    4 hrs 15 mins

  • Servings

    6 cups

  • Calories

    477 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert

  • Cuisine

    American

Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream Recipe

Make Vanilla Bean Ice Cream from scratch using whole vanilla beans and real cream. Homemade Ice Cream in an ice cream maker for the win! 

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Ingredients

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  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 2 cups half and half
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 vanilla bean *
  • 1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
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Instructions

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine the heavy whipping cream, half and half and sugar.
  2. Cut the vanilla bean in half, scrape out caviar (the greasy flecks inside) and add both pod and caviar to saucepan. Bring to a low simmer, but do not boil.
  3. Remove from heat, stir in salt if desired, and allow to cool fully before transferring to an airtight container and placing in the refrigerator to cool for a minimum of 4 hours, but up to 48 hours.
  4. Prepare your ice cream maker as directed and add mixture. Prepare according to machine directions.
  5. Transfer to an airtight container and freeze to finish.
  6. If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or ratings.
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Notes

  • If you don't have vanilla bean, use 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract. 

Nutrition Information

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Calories 477kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 30g (10%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 38g (58%) Saturated Fat 24g (120%) Cholesterol 138mg (46%) Sodium 451mg (19%) Potassium 164mg (5%) Sugar 25g (50%) Vitamin A 1450IU (29%) Vitamin C 1.2mg (1%) Calcium 136mg (14%) Iron 0.1mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6cups

Amount Per Serving

Calories 477 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 477kcal 24%
Carbohydrates 30g 10%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 38g 58%
Saturated Fat 24g 120%
Cholesterol 138mg 46%
Sodium 451mg 19%
Potassium 164mg 3%
Sugar 25g 50%
Vitamin A 1450IU 29%
Vitamin C 1.2mg 1%
Calcium 136mg 14%
Iron 0.1mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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