Vanilla Ice Cream

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I always thought I needed a fancy ice cream maker to enjoy fresh ice cream. Turns out, I did not need one. If you have a freezer, cream, and sugar you have the base for many different kinds of ice cream. In this recipe, I will be making the family favorite, vanilla! It is great for our family because we can add any topping we want and everyone can enjoy a fresh scoop of rich delicious vanilla ice cream.

Now this is not the healthiest way to make ice cream but it is easy and tastes amazing. I use heavy whipping cream, sweetened condensed milk (homemade or canned), and vanilla extract. For every 2 cups of cream, use 14 ounces (1 & 3/4 cup) of sweetened condensed milk. Vanilla used is based off preference. I use 2 tablespoons for every 2 cups of cream.

Start by adding 2 cups of heavy whipping cream to a large bowl. Using a hand or stand beater, whip cream until light and fluffy. It should be literal whipped cream. I use the Kitchen Aid Artisan Stand Mixer.

Next add 14 ounces (1 & 3/4 cup) of sweetened condensed milk. Mix together slowly until completely combined. Using the sweetened condensed milk helps the texture be creamier rather than using just plain sugar.

Then add 2 tablespoons of vanilla extract. Combine well but not to over mix. We want to keep the whipped cream light and fluffy.

Lastly, pour the ice cream mixture into a freezer container. Place plastic wrap directly on the ice cream to prevent a crust when it is freezing. Cover with an air tight lid.

Place container of ice cream into the freezer. I allow it to freeze at least overnight.

As long as it is stored in the freezer, it will last up to 6 months. Mine has never lasted that long.

Note: Making double or triple batches is just doubling or tripling the recipe. Many times I will make a double batch and put it into a gallon pail. Freeze time is still at least over night.

Yield: 1/3 gallon

Vanilla Ice Cream

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creamy rich vanilla ice cream

Prep Time 15 minutes

Additional Time 12 hours

Total Time 12 hours 15 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 cups heavy whipping cream
• 14 ounces (1 & 3/4 cup) sweetened condensed milk
• 2 Tablespoons vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Pour cream into large mixing bowl.
2. Whip cream until light and fluffy
3. Add sweetened condensed milk and mix until combined
4. Add vanilla and mix. Trying not to over mix to keep the cream whipped.
5. Pour ice cream mixture into freezer container.
6. Cover with a plastic wrap directly onto the mixture to prevent a film from developing.
7. Cover container with an airtight lid.
8. Place container in the freezer at least overnight to firm up.
9. Enjoy!