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WHAT YOU GET: Rich and creamy Vanilla Ice Cream. My Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream recipe is the most smooth and simple dessert to make this summer. This recipe tastes even better than store-bought ice cream, but it only takes 10 minutes with no machine using just 4 ingredients and 4 tools.
While I love to get creative in the kitchen and come up with all kinds of bold flavors from Mint Chocolate Chip to Butter Pecan. At the end of the day, a classic Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream is my favorite flavor among all Frozen Dessert Recipes.
IMPORTANT NOTES: This recipe was improved and updated on 5/17/2023, to include more answers to the most frequently asked questions and Pro Chef Tips.
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2-Ingredient Ice Cream Base
As always, the base for my Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream is the master recipe for my 2-Ingredient No Machine Ice Cream.
- My game-changer Homemade Ice Cream recipe gets straight to the point with only heavy cream and condensed milk. It’s nothing short of ice cream heaven!
- Comparatively, most ice cream recipes require tedious steps like making a custard base with whole milk and egg yolks and then churning the mixture in an ice cream maker to achieve the right texture.
Vanilla bean and vanilla extract elevated the ice cream base to be fans’ favorite.
Tools You Need to Make Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream
What is Heavy Whipping Cream?
Heavy whipping cream or heavy cream is just natural FRESH CREAM skimmed from milk, with a fat content of around 36% to be able to whip up well.
The difference between heavy whipping cream and “all-purpose cream” is fat content.
- “All-purpose cream” only has a fat content of 30% which is great for creating a creamy consistency for soups, desserts, or dips, but does not whip up well.
- Hence, all-purpose cream can’t work well in this Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream recipe.
How do You Make Condensed Milk?
Sweetened condensed milk is super important for this recipe and there’s no substitute that can achieve the same good result. My Homemade Condensed Milk is simple to make with milk of your choice and natural sugar.
What Can be Substituted for Vanilla Beans?
For every medium-sized vanilla bean ranging from 4.75 inches to 6 inches,
- substitute 1 tablespoon of pure vanilla extract, or
- substitute 2 teaspoons of vanilla bean paste.
How Long Does Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream Last?
This Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream can be stored in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 6 weeks.
Gemma’s Pro Chef Tips For Making The Best Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream:
- To make this ice cream less sweet:
- You can reduce the condensed milk by around a quarter of what the recipe requires.
- Note that reducing condensed milk essentially sugar can cause ice crema crystalizing. Sugar makes this ice cream scoop able when frozen.
- ⅛-¼ teaspoon of salt will also reduce the sweetness.
- Prevent ice cream from not setting properly by popping your condensed milk in the refrigerator before using it.
- Be careful not to overwhip your whipping cream, otherwise, it will turn into butter and make your ice cream split with curds.
- Make sure your freezer operates at -18C to properly set and freeze your ice cream.
- Make my Signature Salted Caramel Sauce, Chocolate Ice Cream Sauce, Raspberry Ice Cream Sauce, Butter hot fudge, or Macerated Blueberries.
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IMPORTANT NOTES: This recipe was improved and updated on 5/17/2023, to include more answers to the most frequently asked questions and Pro Chef Tips.
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Prep Time 10 mins
Total Time 10 mins
My Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream Recipe makes the simplest velvety, floral and creamy frozen dessert with no ice cream maker, easy and delicious!
Ingredients
- 2 cups (16oz/450 ml ) cold heavy whipping cream (all purpose cream or heavy cream)
- 14 ounces (1 can/ 400ml) cold sweetened condensed milk (fat-free or regular)
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 vanilla bean pod
Instructions
Using a hand or stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment whip the cold cream on medium/ high speed until soft peaks form.
Turn off the machine and pour the condensed milk into the whipped cream.
Turn the speed up to high and whisk until the mixture is thick and stiff peaks form. Turn off the machine and stir in vanilla extract.
Carefully scrape the seeds out of one vanilla bean pod. Add the seeds to your ice cream base and give it a mix.
Transfer your vanilla ice cream mixture to an air-tight sealable container and freeze for a minimum of 6 hours or overnight before eating.
Keep stored in the freezer for up to 6 weeks.