Vanilla Ice Cream

Name: Vanilla Ice Cream
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 5 c.
Ingredients: 1 1/2 c. whole milk; 3/4 c. sugar; 1/4 tsp. kosher salt; 2 c. heavy cream; 2 tsp. vanilla paste; Desired mix-ins (see below)

Use an ice cream maker to whip up dessert ahead of time.

By Tina MartinezPublished: Jun 16, 2023

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mike garten

Yields:

5 c.

Total Time:

35 mins

Make a classic—and delicious—homemade vanilla ice cream then get creative with your mix-ins. Biscoff with lime zest, anyone?

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Ingredients

1 1/2 cups whole milk
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 tsp. kosher salt
2 cups heavy cream
2 tsp. vanilla paste
Desired mix-ins (see below)

Directions

1. Step 1Prepare ice cream maker per manufacturer directions. In large heat-resistant measuring cup, whisk together milk, sugar, and salt until sugar is dissolved. Whisk in heavy cream and vanilla. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour, up to overnight.
2. Step 2When ready to churn, add ice cream base to ice cream maker and churn per manufacturer directions until the consistency of soft serve, about 25 minutes.
3. Step 3For harder consistency, transfer ice cream to airtight container and freeze at least 4 hours. Remove from freezer about 15 minutes before serving.

Magical Mix-ins

Smoked Almonds + Dark Chocolate

Chop 1/3 cup smoked almonds and 2 ounces dark chocolate and add to ice cream maker during last 4 minutes of churning.

Lime Zest + Biscoff

Add 2 tablespoons lime zest to ice cream maker during last 4 minutes of churning. Transfer ice cream to freezer-safe container in spoonfuls, layering with 12 Biscoff cookies (broken into small pieces).

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