Desserts

Simple Vanilla Ice Cream

Makes about 1¾ cups

Simple Vanilla Ice Cream

Makes about 1¾ cups

This ice cream can easily be dressed up by adding your favorite chopped candies or sprinkles at the end of churning.

Nutritional information per serving:Calories 178 (60% from fat)
carb. 17g
pro. 1g
fat 12g sat. fat 8g
chol. 46mg
sod. 20mg
calc. 43mg
fiber 1g

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup whole milk
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • Small pinch salt
  • 2/3 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup chopped mix-ins (chopped candies, crushed cookies, sprinkles), optional

Preparation

  1. Put the milk, sugar, and salt in a small mixing bowl. Whisk until the sugar is dissolved. Stir in the heavy cream and vanilla. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
  2. Turn on the Cuisinart® ice cream maker. Whisk the ice cream base, and then pour the mixture into the freezer bowl through the ingredient funnel. Churn until thickened, about 20 minutes. If using an optional mix-in, gradually add through the funnel a few minutes before the end of churning time.
  3. The ice cream will have a soft, creamy texture. For a firmer consistency, transfer the ice cream to an airtight container and place in freezer for about 2 hours. Remove from the freezer about 15 minutes before serving.