Summer and ice cream go together like two peas in a pod, so check out this easy and delicious homemade ice cream recipe by Barefeet In The Kitchen. This ice cream recipe could also be a sweet treat to have year around and can easily be paired with other yummy treats like peach cobbler and blueberry pie, or to help celebrate a special occasion. You can also make an irresistibly good root beer float with this recipe with just a few simple ingredients and steps. When you taste this home ice cream recipe, you may never buy store-bought ice cream again. So make sure to add this to the menu the next time you have a party or gathering.
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon of Vanilla Extract
- 1 3/4 Cups of Heavy Cream
- 1/8 Teaspoon of Fine Sea Salt
- 1 1/4 Cups of Whole Milk
- 3/4 Cup of Sugar
Supplies
- Ice Cream Maker
- Saucepan
- Whisk
- Air Tight Container
Instructions
Step 1: In a saucepan, add 1 cup of cream, 3/4 cup of sugar, and 1/8 teaspoon of fine sea salt, and warm the mixture over medium heat until the sugar dissolves. NOTE: If you want to skip this step, you can, and just whisk everything together until it’s well combined.
Step 2: Remove the saucepan from the heat and mix in the remaining 3/4 cup of cream, 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract, and 1 1/4 cups of whole milk. Once combined, let the mixture chill in the refrigerator.
Step 3: Remove the mixture from the refrigerator, whisk, and then pour into the ice cream maker. NOTE: The churning ingredients will vary depending on the ice cream maker’s manufacturer.
Step 4: Once the ice cream is finished, transfer it to an airtight container, and place it in the freezer until ready to serve.
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Try This Recipe Today!
Grab your keys and head to the store to grab all the necessary ingredients to make this homemade ice cream recipe. You can put your own spill on this ice cream by filling it with chunks of brownies, cookie dough, cookies, chocolate, or anything that will satisfy your sweet tooth; then, you can top your ice cream with your favorite syrup or sauce. This simple and easy recipe will be a staple item in your household, so make sure you have the ingredients on demand. Once you master this vanilla ice cream recipe, you may want to experiment with other flavored ice cream like rocky road, chocolate chip, or strawberry.
No matter what ice cream maker you use, there is no doubt you can make this delicious treat to enjoy all summer long. You can even prep the mixture the night before, place it in the refrigerator to chill overnight, and then make the ice cream in the morning. Then all that is left is to place it in the freezer until you are ready to eat.
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