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Vanilla Ice Cream

Vanilla Ice Cream

Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream recipe. Lighter than your typical ice cream recipe, this makes a great summer dessert idea.
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Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients

  • 4 1/2 cups half and half cream (or coffee cream)
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 Tbsp pure vanilla extract

Instructions

  • In a large saucepan, mix together the salt, half and half cream, milk and sugar. Heat on medium heat, and mix frequently until the sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and mix in the vanilla extract. Refrigerate until completely cold, preferably overnight.
  • Remove from the fridge and freeze in your ice cream maker according to manufacturer’s instructions.
  • Place the ice cream in an airtight container and freeze until ready to serve.

Notes

Total time does not include time in freezer.