The delight of creating a classic dessert from scratch, the creamy texture, and the rich flavor of homemade vanilla ice cream are all enchanting.
These seven homemade vanilla ice cream recipes will astound your friends and family and delight your taste buds, regardless of whether you are a seasoned ice cream maker or a beginner.
Let us explore the realm of vanilla, where each recipe imparts a distinctive flavor to this enduring confection.
1. Classic Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
Ingredients
- 2 pints of heavy cream
- One cup of whole milk
- 3/4 cup of granular sugar
- One vanilla bean, divided and the seeds scraped
- Five substantial egg yolks
- One teaspoon of pure vanilla essence
Directions
- Combine sugar, milk, and heavy cream in a saucepan. Dissolve the sugar by heating over medium heat.
- Include the vanilla bean seeds and capsule. Allow it to simmer for five minutes, remove it from the heat, and let it infuse for thirty minutes.
- Whisk egg yolks in a basin. Whisking continuously, gradually incorporate the heated cream mixture.
- Return the mixture to the saucepan. Stir the mixture over low heat until it thickens and coats of a spoon.
- Remove the vanilla bean, strain the custard into a bowl, and stir in vanilla extract. Allow to cool entirely.
- Take the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Freeze until it becomes solid.
2. French Vanilla Ice Cream
Ingredients
- Two pints of heavy cream
- One cup of whole milk
- One cup of granular sugar
- Six sizable egg yolks
- One vanilla bean, divided and the seeds scraped
- One teaspoon of pure vanilla essence
Directions
- Heat the cream, milk, and half of the sugar in a saucepan until heated.
- Mix the rest of the sugar with the egg yolks and mix until the mixture is pale and viscous.
- Whisking continuously, gradually transfer the warm cream mixture into the yolks.
- Return the mixture to the saucepan, add the vanilla bean seeds and pod, and simmer over low heat until it thickens.
- Discard the vanilla pod, strain the mixture into a basin, and incorporate vanilla extract.
3. Vanilla Ice Cream with No Churning
Ingredients
- Two pints of heavy cream
- 1 can of sweetened condensed milk
- Two teaspoons of pure vanilla essence
Directions
- Begin whipping heavy cream until firm peaks are formed.
- Combine the vanilla extract and sweetened condensed milk by folding them in.
- Cover the mixture with plastic wrap, pour it into a loaf pan, and freeze it for at least six hours or until it is rigid.
4. Dairy-Free Vanilla Coconut Milk Ice Cream
Ingredients
- Two cans, each containing fourteen ounces of coconut milk that is rich in fat
- 3/4 cup of granular sugar
- One vanilla bean, divided and the seeds scraped
- One teaspoon of pure vanilla essence
Directions
- Combine sugar, vanilla bean seeds, and coconut milk in a saucepan. Heat the mixture to dissolve the sugar.
- Allow it to simmer for five minutes, remove it from the heat, and let it infuse for thirty minutes.
- Stir in vanilla extract after removing the vanilla bean capsule.
- Freeze the mixture until it is firm, churn and take it in an ice cream maker, and chill it completely.
5. Honey Vanilla Ice Cream
Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy cream
- One cup of whole milk
- 1/2 cup of honey
- One vanilla bean, divided and the seeds scraped
- Five substantial egg yolks
- One teaspoon of pure vanilla essence
Directions
- Heat the cream, milk, and honey in a saucepan until they are heated.
- Incorporate the vanilla bean seeds and capsule, simmer the mixture for five minutes, and steep for thirty minutes.
- Gradually incorporate the heated cream mixture into the egg yolks and return them to the saucepan.
- Cooked the mixture on low heat until it thickens. Then, strain the mixture into a bowl and discard the vanilla bean.
- Add vanilla extract, allow to chill completely, churn in an ice cream maker, and freeze.
6. Vegan Vanilla Ice Cream
Ingredients
- 2 cans (each containing 14 ounces) of coconut milk that is rich in fat
- 1 cup of cashew milk
- 3/4 cup of granular sugar
- One vanilla bean, divided and the seeds scraped
- One teaspoon of pure vanilla essence
Directions
- Combine sugar, vanilla bean seeds, cashew milk, and coconut milk in a saucepan. Heat the mixture to dissolve the sugar.
- Allow it to simmer for five minutes, remove it from the heat, and let it infuse for thirty minutes.
- Remove the vanilla bean pod, thoroughly chill the mélange, and add vanilla extract.
- Freeze until firm, then churn in an ice cream maker.
7. Vanilla Almond Ice Cream
Ingredients
- Two pints of heavy cream
- One cup of whole milk
- 3/4 cup of granular sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon of almond extract
- One vanilla bean, divided and the seeds scraped
- Five substantial egg yolks
- One teaspoon of pure vanilla essence
Directions
- Heat the cream, milk, and sugar in a saucepan until they are heated.
- Incorporate the vanilla bean seeds and capsule, simmer the mixture for five minutes, and steep for thirty minutes.
- Gradually incorporate the heated cream mixture into the egg yolks and return them to the saucepan.
- Cooked the mixture over low heat until it thickens. Then, strain the mixture into a bowl and discard the vanilla bean.
- Incorporate vanilla and almond extracts, allow the mixture to chill completely, churn it in an ice cream maker, and freeze it.
These seven homemade vanilla ice cream recipes provide diverse options to suit any flavor or dietary preference. Each recipe contributes a distinctive flavor and texture, from the traditional vanilla bean to the vegan coconut milk.
Therefore, obtain your ice cream maker and commence the preparation of delectable handmade vanilla ice cream that will be the centerpiece of any dessert table. Have fun!
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