How to make the best homemade ice cream

My husband Mark makes the best homemade ice cream, and in this video you'll see step-by-step how he works his magic. Experiment with different flavors. In this example, he makes up a yummy batch of Dulce de Leche ice cream. You can add fruit, and other flavorings, or just enjoy the rich vanilla.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Ice Cream Maker
• Some Freezer Space
• 3 Cups Heavy Cream
• 1 Cup Half and Half
• 3/4 Cup Granulated Sugar
• 1 Tb. Vanilla Extract (the real stuff)
• 1 Egg

1. Place your ice cream machine in the freezer overnight. Freezing the machine for a couple of day ahead of time works best, however overnight should be sufficient. This will ensure the best possible temperature for the ice cream to form.
2. * 3 Cups Heavy Cream * 1 Cup Half and Half * 3/4 Cup Granulated Sugar * 1 Tb. Vanilla Extract (the real stuff) * 1 Egg Add the ingredients listed above to a blender, and blend until smooth.
3. Yummy! Transfer ingredients from the blender to the ice cream machine and follow directions for your specific machine. Some models can have a batch of ice cream ready to eat in 1-2 hours, some more time, some less.
4. Transfer ice cream from the machine to an air-tight, freezer safe container, and freeze overnight.
5. A tasty treat! Enjoy your delicious homemade ice cream!

Tips & Warnings

• Placing a sheet of wax paper on top of the ice cream before storing it in the freezer is a great way to keep ice from forming on the top.
• Add toppings at the very end of the machine's cycle, or they will all sink to the bottom.
• Don't skimp on the vanilla. You need the real stuff.