Description
Creamy, rich, and completely customizable — this simple ice cream base takes just 5 minutes to mix before churning to frozen perfection in your ice cream machine!
Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
1️⃣ Mix the base (5 minutes):
In a medium bowl, whisk together heavy cream, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until the sugar is fully dissolved. That’s it — your ice cream base is ready!
2️⃣ Churn:
Pour the mixture into your pre-chilled ice cream machine and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions (usually 20–25 minutes) until it reaches soft-serve consistency.
3️⃣ Freeze (optional):
Transfer the ice cream to a freezer-safe container and freeze for 2–4 hours for a firmer texture.
4️⃣ Serve and enjoy:
Scoop and serve plain or with your favorite toppings.
Notes
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Make sure your ice cream machine bowl is fully frozen for best results.
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You can use a hand mixer if you want to speed up dissolving the sugar even more.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 25 min