Creamy Vanilla Dream Ice Cream
This creamy vanilla ice cream is a rich and velvety dessert, made with a perfect balance of vanilla flavor and smooth texture, making it a timeless favorite for all ages.
- Author: sarra
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 30 minutes (includes chilling and freezing time)
- Yield: 1.5 quarts 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churned
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 5 large egg yolks
- Pinch of salt
- In a medium saucepan, combine the heavy cream, milk, and sugar. Heat over medium heat until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is warmed, but not boiling.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks and salt together until smooth.
- Slowly pour the warm cream mixture into the egg yolks while whisking continuously to temper the eggs.
- Return the combined mixture to the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon (about 170°F or 77°C).
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Strain the custard through a fine mesh sieve into a clean bowl to remove any cooked egg bits.
- Allow the custard to cool to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Once chilled, pour the custard into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Transfer the ice cream to a container and freeze for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- This ice cream can be served plain or topped with your favorite fruits or chocolate sauce.
- Ensure the custard mixture is completely cooled before churning for the best texture.
- If you don’t have an ice cream maker, you can freeze the custard mixture in a shallow pan and stir every 30 minutes until it becomes creamy and firm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
Keywords: vanilla ice cream, creamy ice cream, homemade ice cream