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Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream Cone

Easy Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream

5 from 18 votes
An incredibly quick and easy homemade ice cream with no eggs and simple ingredients!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Churn Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings1 quart
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups heavy cream or regular cream
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • ½-¾ cups sugar see note
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch salt
  • Add-in options of your choice

Instructions

  • Whisk all ingredients together and stir until sugar is dissolved. Start with 1/2 cup sugar and feel free to add more to taste.
  • Process according to your ice cream machine directions. If desired, add toppings or add-ins in the last minute of churning.
    TIP: Instead of adding add-ins to the ice cream maker itself, I like to sometimes layer them into my container as I'm transferring my ice cream to a freezer-safe container to firm up.
  • When ice cream is done churning it will be the consistency of soft serve. Transfer to an airtight container (these are my favorite for ice cream) and store in the freezer for at least a couple hours to help it firm up.
  • If ice cream has been frozen for an extended period of time, overnight for example, it will need to sit out at room temp to soften to scooping consistency. Depending on the ambient temperature in your home, plan for 15-30 minutes.

Notes

  • Adjust sugar content to your liking. I add more or less sugar depending on what I'm adding in.
  • -Hand mix in crushed cookies, sprinkles, nuts, cheesecake crumbles, fruits, etc.
  • -Mash fresh fruit in a bowl with a little sugar or a spoonful of coordinating fruit jam and then layer in swirls in the freezer container.
  • -Layer in swirls of caramel, chocolate, or fruit sauce in freezer container.
  • - Add extracts to your liking.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5cups, Calories: 273kcal, Carbohydrates: 16g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 22g, Saturated Fat: 14g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 6g, Cholesterol: 71mg, Sodium: 28mg, Potassium: 105mg, Sugar: 16g, Vitamin A: 924IU, Vitamin C: 0.4mg, Calcium: 77mg, Iron: 0.1mg
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Keyword: vanilla ice cream
Calories: 273kcal
Author: Sara Wells
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