Name: Simple Vanilla Ice Cream
Ingredients: Heavy Cream: (2 cups) The foundation of our rich and creamy ice cream. Heavy cream provides the necessary fat content for a smooth and decadent texture.; Whole Milk: (1 cup) Adds moisture and lightness to the ice cream while balancing the richness of the heavy cream.; Granulated Sugar: (¾ cup) Sweetens the ice cream and also helps to lower the freezing point, resulting in a scoopable texture.; Vanilla Extract: (2 teaspoons) The star of the show! Pure vanilla extract infuses the ice cream with its classic and aromatic flavor. Use high-quality extract for the best results.; Pinch of Salt: (¼ teaspoon) Enhances the sweetness and balances the flavors, bringing out the best in the vanilla.

Ingredients

Heavy Cream: (2 cups) The foundation of our rich and creamy ice cream. Heavy cream provides the necessary fat content for a smooth and decadent texture.
Whole Milk: (1 cup) Adds moisture and lightness to the ice cream while balancing the richness of the heavy cream.
Granulated Sugar: (¾ cup) Sweetens the ice cream and also helps to lower the freezing point, resulting in a scoopable texture.
Vanilla Extract: (2 teaspoons) The star of the show! Pure vanilla extract infuses the ice cream with its classic and aromatic flavor. Use high-quality extract for the best results.
Pinch of Salt: (¼ teaspoon) Enhances the sweetness and balances the flavors, bringing out the best in the vanilla.

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Instructions

Combine Ingredients: In a medium saucepan, pour in the heavy cream, whole milk, and granulated sugar. Add the pinch of salt.
Heat Gently: Place the saucepan over medium heat. Stir continuously with a whisk until the sugar is completely dissolved and the mixture is warm to the touch. Do not let it boil. You should see steam rising, but no bubbles forming.
Infuse with Vanilla: Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
Chill Thoroughly: Pour the mixture into a bowl or container. Cover it tightly with plastic wrap, pressing the wrap directly onto the surface of the liquid to prevent a skin from forming. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight. This chilling process is crucial as it allows the mixture to fully cool down and thicken slightly, which is essential for smooth ice cream.
Churn the Ice Cream: Once the mixture is thoroughly chilled, pour it into your ice cream maker. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for your specific machine. Churn until the ice cream reaches a soft-serve consistency. This usually takes about 20-30 minutes, depending on your ice cream maker and the ambient temperature.
Freeze to Harden: Transfer the soft-serve ice cream to an airtight container. For a firmer, scoopable texture, freeze for at least 2-3 hours, or until completely hardened.
Serve and Enjoy: Scoop and serve your homemade vanilla ice cream! It’s delicious on its own or paired with your favorite toppings, desserts, or cones.

Nutrition

Serving Size: one normal portion
Calories: 300
Fat: 25g