Escape to a world of frozen dreams where creamy vanilla reigns supreme. With just a few simple steps, create an easy vanilla ice cream masterpiece that’ll have you on cloud nine, as each spoonful transports you to dessert paradise divine!
Homemade vanilla ice cream is rich, velvety, and indulgent, and it might be easier to make than you might think. This recipe can be made with 5 simple but extraordinary ingredients, including heavy cream, milk, maple syrup, vanilla, and sea salt.
What is the Best Vanilla to Use?
When it comes to selecting the best vanilla, there are a few options to consider. The choice ultimately depends on personal preference, the specific variety of vanilla ice cream you are making, and the flavor profile you desire. For most easy vanilla ice cream recipes, you will use an extract, but paste or beans are also a great option.
We would recommend using double-strength vanilla because double-strength extract contains twice as much vanilla per serving. The added vanilla results in a fuller, more intense, and robust flavor profile. This is the same vanilla that many scoop shops and parlors across the country use. Most famously, Salt & Straw with their double-fold vanilla recipe. Using a single strength extract will work perfectly fine, but to avoid the “plain”
How to Make Vanilla Ice Cream?
Ingredients:
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 2 cups milk of choice
- 3/4 cup maple syrup
- 2 tsp. double-strength vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp. fine sea salt
Directions:
- Whisk all ingredients together. Then, pour them into an ice cream maker, and process the mixture per the manufacturer’s instructions – approximately 25 minutes on ice cream mode. Times may vary, be sure to follow the instructions of your machine.
- Store in the freezer a metal loaf pan, covered with plastic wrap (or other suitable, covered container) for up to one week.
Easy Vanilla Ice Cream
Equipment
- Ice Cream Maker
- mixing bowl
- loaf pan (or similar, covered container)
Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 2 cups milk
- ¾ cup maple syrup
- 2 tsp double-strength vanilla extract
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
Instructions
- Whisk all ingredients together. Pour into ice cream maker, and process per the manufacturer’s instructions – approximately 25 minutes on ice cream mode.2 cups heavy cream, 2 cups milk, ¾ cup maple syrup, 2 tsp double-strength vanilla extract, ½ tsp fine sea salt
- Store in the freezer a metal loaf pan, covered with plastic wrap (or other suitable, covered container) for up to one week.
