How to make Creamy Vanilla Ice Cream

Not all homemade ice cream recipes are created equal. You can make a truly creamy ice cream at home with this old-fashioned recipe!

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 2 eggs
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2-1/2 cups whipping cream
• 2 cups half-and-half cream
• 2-1/4 teaspoons vanilla extract
• ice cream freezer

1. In a heavy saucepan, combine the first five ingredients. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture is thick enough to coat a metal spoon and reaches at least 160°F.

2. Remove from the heat; cool quickly by setting pan in ice and stirring the mixture. Cover and refrigerate overnight or freeze immediately (next step).

3. Pour custard and vanilla into the cylinder of an ice cream freezer. Freeze according to the manufacturer's directions. Yields about 1 1/2 quarts.

[Kilogramm]

on 8/29/2008 Thanks for the great step by step instructions.

[Sondrac]

on 7/30/2008 I am a chocolate lover, but this sounds s good I might convert.