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A classic, rich and creamy homemade vanilla ice cream with a velvety smooth texture. Made with a simple custard base using real vanilla bean, this recipe is pure, simple, and utterly delicious.
Prepare the Cream Base
Prepare the Egg Yolks
Temper the Eggs
Cook the Custard
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A classic, rich and creamy homemade vanilla ice cream with a velvety smooth texture. Made with a simple custard base using real vanilla bean, this recipe is pure, simple, and utterly delicious.
This american recipe takes 515 minutes to prepare and yields 6 servings. At 466.67 calories per serving with 5.25g of protein, it's a moderately challenging recipe perfect for dessert or snack.
Chill the Custard Base
Churn the Ice Cream
Freeze and Ripen
Whisk 1/2 cup of unsweetened cocoa powder into the sugar and egg yolk mixture. You can also add 4 ounces of finely chopped bittersweet chocolate to the hot cream base and stir until melted.
Hull and puree 1 pound of fresh strawberries with a few tablespoons of sugar. Chill the puree thoroughly, then stir it into the chilled custard base just before churning.
During the last 5 minutes of churning, add your favorite mix-ins like chocolate chips, cookie dough pieces, chopped nuts, or brownie bits.
Add 2 tablespoons of instant espresso powder to the cream mixture as it heats up.
The whole milk and heavy cream in this recipe provide a good source of calcium, an essential mineral for maintaining strong bones and teeth.
Egg yolks and dairy contribute high-quality protein and fats. Fats are crucial for a creamy texture and help with the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins.
Egg yolks are one of the best dietary sources of choline, an important nutrient that supports brain health, memory, and nerve function.
One serving (about 1/2 cup) of this homemade vanilla ice cream contains approximately 330-350 calories, depending on the specific brands of cream and milk used.
Vanilla ice cream is a dessert that is high in calories, fat, and sugar, so it should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet. The benefit of making it at home is that you control the ingredients, avoiding artificial flavors, colors, and preservatives found in many store-bought versions.
An icy texture is usually caused by large ice crystals. This can happen if the custard base wasn't chilled thoroughly before churning, if your ice cream maker bowl wasn't frozen solid, or if the ice cream froze too slowly in the freezer. A higher fat content helps prevent this, so be sure to use heavy cream and whole milk.
Yes, you can. Pour the chilled custard into a shallow, freezer-safe dish. Freeze for 45 minutes, then remove and stir vigorously with a fork or whisk to break up ice crystals. Repeat this process every 30 minutes for 2-3 hours until it's firm. The texture will be less smooth than churned ice cream but still delicious.
For the best taste and texture, homemade ice cream should be consumed within 1-2 weeks. Be sure to store it in an airtight container with plastic wrap pressed against the surface to minimize freezer burn and ice crystals.
Tempering is the process of slowly raising the temperature of the egg yolks before adding them to the hot cream. If you add the cold yolks directly to the hot liquid, they will cook too quickly and scramble, resulting in a grainy custard.