How to Make Vanilla Ice Cream

Learn how to make ice cream with this easy American-style recipe from Chef John. All you need is pure vanilla extract, milk, cream, and sugar.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 10 mins
• Calories: 425 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 0.75 cup white sugar
• 2.25 cups milk

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Transfer cream mixture to a pourable container such as a large measuring cup. Stir in vanilla extract and chill mix thoroughly, at least 2 hours. (Overnight is best.)

Step 2

Stir milk, cream, and sugar into a saucepan over low heat until sugar has dissolved. Heat just until the mixture is hot and a small ring of foam appears around the edge.

Step 3

Pour cold ice cream mix into an ice cream maker, turn on the machine, and churn according to manufacturer's directions, 20 to 25 minutes.

Step 4

When ice cream is softly frozen, serve immediately or place a piece of plastic wrap directly on the ice cream and place in the freezer to ripen, 2 to 3 hours.