Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream
Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream
Ingredients
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream, cold
- 1 container sweetened condensed milk, 14 ounce
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, light or dark
- 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- 1
Add 1 1/2 cups of cold heavy cream to a large mixing bowl. Using an electric mixer, whip the cream until it becomes light and fluffy and holds soft peaks on the whisk.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
To the whipped cream, add the 1 cup of whole milk, 1/2 cup of brown sugar (light or dark), the 14-ounce container of sweetened condensed milk, 2 tablespoons of vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. The pinch of salt is important as it helps to balance the flavors.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Mix all the ingredients together with the electric mixer until they are fully incorporated and the mixture is smooth. The consistency should resemble a 'melted ice cream' that is watery and creamy.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Pour the ice cream mixture into a freezer-safe container. Place a piece of plastic wrap directly on the surface of the mixture, pressing it down to prevent any ice crystals from forming during freezing.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Place the container in the freezer and freeze for at least 3 hours.
⏱️ 180 min
- 6
After the ice cream has been in the freezer for three hours, remove it from the freezer. Give the mixture a good mix with a spoon or spatula. This is a crucial step because the condensed milk often settles at the bottom, and mixing ensures it is fully incorporated for proper freezing and a consistent texture. At this point, you can also add any desired toppings such as diced fruit, chocolate chips, or cookie chunks. Adding toppings now prevents them from sinking to the bottom if added earlier.
⏱️ 3 min
- 7
Return the container to the freezer and continue to freeze overnight, or for a minimum of 6-8 more hours, until completely solid.
⏱️ 540 min
- 8
Scoop and enjoy your rich and creamy homemade vanilla ice cream!
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream, cold
- 1 container sweetened condensed milk, 14 ounce
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, light or dark
- 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- 1
Add 1 1/2 cups of cold heavy cream to a large mixing bowl. Using an electric mixer, whip the cream until it becomes light and fluffy and holds soft peaks on the whisk.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
To the whipped cream, add the 1 cup of whole milk, 1/2 cup of brown sugar (light or dark), the 14-ounce container of sweetened condensed milk, 2 tablespoons of vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. The pinch of salt is important as it helps to balance the flavors.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Mix all the ingredients together with the electric mixer until they are fully incorporated and the mixture is smooth. The consistency should resemble a 'melted ice cream' that is watery and creamy.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Pour the ice cream mixture into a freezer-safe container. Place a piece of plastic wrap directly on the surface of the mixture, pressing it down to prevent any ice crystals from forming during freezing.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Place the container in the freezer and freeze for at least 3 hours.
⏱️ 180 min - 6
After the ice cream has been in the freezer for three hours, remove it from the freezer. Give the mixture a good mix with a spoon or spatula. This is a crucial step because the condensed milk often settles at the bottom, and mixing ensures it is fully incorporated for proper freezing and a consistent texture. At this point, you can also add any desired toppings such as diced fruit, chocolate chips, or cookie chunks. Adding toppings now prevents them from sinking to the bottom if added earlier.
⏱️ 3 min - 7
Return the container to the freezer and continue to freeze overnight, or for a minimum of 6-8 more hours, until completely solid.
⏱️ 540 min - 8
Scoop and enjoy your rich and creamy homemade vanilla ice cream!