Here’s a simple and delicious homemade ice cream recipe that you can try:
### Vanilla Ice Cream
#### Ingredients:
– 2 cups heavy cream
– 1 cup whole milk
– 3/4 cup granulated sugar
– 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
– A pinch of salt
#### Instructions:
1. **Mix Ingredients**: In a medium bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, whole milk, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until the sugar is completely dissolved.
2. **Chill the Mixture**: Cover the mixture and refrigerate it for at least 2 hours, or overnight. Chilling the mixture thoroughly will help it freeze faster and improve the texture.
3. **Churn the Ice Cream**: Pour the chilled mixture into your ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions. This usually takes about 20-25 minutes, but times can vary depending on your machine.
4. **Freeze the Ice Cream**: Once the ice cream has reached a soft-serve consistency, transfer it to an airtight container. Cover the surface with plastic wrap to prevent ice crystals from forming and freeze for at least 2 hours, or until it is firm enough to scoop.
5. **Serve and Enjoy**: Scoop the ice cream into bowls or cones and enjoy!
### Tips:
– **Add Mix-Ins**: You can customize your ice cream by adding mix-ins like chocolate chips, crushed cookies, or fruit during the last few minutes of churning.
– **Flavor Variations**: To make different flavors, you can add ingredients such as cocoa powder for chocolate ice cream or fresh strawberries for strawberry ice cream to the base mixture before chilling.
Enjoy your homemade ice cream!
