Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream
Easy to make and taste of pure vanilla, classic homemade vanilla ice cream!
Ingredients
- 2 Eggs
- ¾ cup Sugar
- 2 cups Heavy Cream
- 1 cup Milk
- 2 tsps Vanilla Extract
- 1 Vanilla Bean
Instructions
- Whisk the eggs in a medium sized mixing bowl until light and fluffy, about 1- 2 minutes.
- Add in the sugar, a little at a time, then whisk mixture until completely blended, about an additional minute.
- Slice the vanilla bean lengthwise and scrape out the beans, reserve the vanilla pod.
- Add the vanilla beans and extract, mix well.
- Pour in the dairy, milk and cream, and continue to whisk until well blended.
- Once well blended, transfer mixture to your ice cream maker, freeze according to the manufacturers directions.
- Transfer the vanilla ice cream to a freezer safe bowl, freeze for an additional 2 - 4 hours or overnight until firm. Best if consumed within 2 weeks. Serve and enjoy.
Notes
If you prefer a less intense vanilla flavor, you can reduce the vanilla extract to 1 teaspoon.
To use as a base, simply fold in fruit or other desired ingredients at manufacturers suggested time to add extras.
You can use the reserved vanilla pod, simply place in an airtight jar with sugar, and voila, you have vanilla sugar. Store unopened for about 1 - 2 weeks before using. Keep topping up the sugar and use within a year.
