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Creamy Old-Fashioned Vanilla Ice Cream

Creamy Old-Fashioned Vanilla Ice Cream for Sweet Nostalgia

Create creamy old-fashioned vanilla ice cream that evokes sweet nostalgia with this easy egg-free recipe.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 5 hours
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Ice Cream Base
  • 2 cups Heavy Whipping Cream can be replaced with coconut cream for dairy-free
  • 3/4 cup Sugar ensure it's fully dissolved
  • 1 bean Vanilla Bean use fresh, shiny pods
  • 2 teaspoons Pure Vanilla Extract use high-quality extract
Optional Mix-Ins
  • 1 cup Chocolate Chunks or Cocoa Powder a great twist for chocolate lovers
  • 1 cup Fresh Fruits e.g., ripe berries or pureed fruit
  • 1/2 cup Nuts (e.g., almonds, pecans) experiment with your favorites
  • 1/2 cup Caramel Sauce a heavenly addition for caramel lovers

Equipment

  • Ice Cream Maker
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Ice Cream Preparation
  1. In a large mixing bowl, add heavy whipping cream and sugar. Blend the mixture on medium speed until the sugar is fully dissolved—about 3-5 minutes.
  2. Gently stir in the pure vanilla extract after incorporating the sugar.
  3. Slice the vanilla bean pod lengthwise and scrape seeds into the cream mixture, adding the scraped pod as well.
  4. Cover the bowl and chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.
  5. Remove the vanilla pod and pour the mixture into an ice cream maker. Churn according to the manufacturer's instructions, typically for about 20-25 minutes.
  6. Transfer the churned ice cream to a freezer-safe container, smoothing the top and sealing tightly. Freeze for a minimum of 4 hours.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 3gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 200mgSugar: 24gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, chill your ingredients and ensure sugar is completely dissolved to avoid iciness. Let the ice cream sit at room temperature for a few minutes before serving.

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