There’s a first time for everything and for me today that’s making Easy Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream. That’s right people, I have never made homemade ice cream and that’s all about to change with this recipe.
This post for Easy Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream was originally sponsored by Hamilton Beach, however, all opinions, as always are my own.
There’s a first time for everything and for me today that’s making and tasting Easy Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream.
And here’s another shocker…my husband never tasted homemade ice cream until today either. Where in the world have we been living to make it this far in life without tasting something so incredibly delicious?
I’m sure somewhere along the way I’ve had homemade ice cream, I just can’t remember. But that all changes today because this recipe is unforgettably delicious!
Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream is the perfect topping for my famous Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie recipe that my family loves!
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- Ice Cream Maker – yes, you’ll need one for this recipe!
- Ice Cream Rock Salt
- Mixing Bowl
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
Ingredients
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- 3 cups granulated sugar
- 3 cups whole milk
- 6 cups whipping cream
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 8 lbs ice
- 3 cups rock salt
Directions
This recipe couldn’t be more easier. Combine all the ingredients together in a separate mixing bowl and then add to the ice cream maker insert.
Following the instructions in the manual, add the ice and rock salt to the machine and let the churning begin!
After about 40 minutes, the machine started to slow down the ice cream looked like this:
How long do you chill homemade ice cream?
Look how delicious! Now comes the hard part…waiting. Put the ice cream into a freezer safe container and freeze for about one to two hours before serving.
Favorite Ice Cream Toppings
Of course the ice cream is delicious just as it is, but it’s always fun to add your favorite toppings:
- Chocolate sauce or fudge
- Chopped walnuts or pecans
- Different colored sprinkles
- Homemade whipped cream
Like this recipe? Try these Cookie Recipes:
The only thing missing from this dessert is a cookie or two! Here are a few yummy recipes that you might enjoy.
- Chocolate Sugar Cookies – oh my word…how about putting a scoop of this homemade vanilla ice cream between two chocolate sugar cookies? That sounds yummy, right? Or try this recipe for M&M Cookies to make an ice cream sandwich.
- Red Velvet Sandwich Cookies
- Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Soda – you can easily swap out the mint chocolate chip ice cream and use this recipe for vanilla ice cream to make a deliciously creamy ice cream soda!
- Four Different Cake Mix Cookie Recipes
Easy Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream Recipe - smooth, creamy and so delicious! You'll love how easy this recipe is to make and keep cool on a hot summer day! This recipe should yield around 8 to 12 servings. As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases. The nutrition information is calculated automatically. I cannot guarantee its accuracy. If this data is important to you, please verify with your trusted nutrition calculator.
Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream
Ingredients
Ingredients for the Ice Cream Base
Ingredients for the Ice Cream Maker
Instructions
Notes
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 12
Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 639Total Fat: 45gSaturated Fat: 29gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 141mgSodium: 28356mgCarbohydrates: 56gFiber: 0gSugar: 57gProtein: 5g
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I used 4 cups of milk, 4 cups 1/2 +1/2 and 4 cups heavy cream 4 cups of sugar and 2 tsp vanilla 1tsp salt ,,,turned out awesome, thanks for the recipe
Sounds delicious!
I’m making basically this same recipe for the 4th. We love homemade ice cream. Well, actually we love it too much!! 😁
We love this recipe as well. My husband keeps asking for us to make it and I think we might over the 4th when our kids come home! Thank you for visiting!
I’ve never made home made ice cream before but this does make it look simpler than I thought it was.
This was my first time as well. I was surprised how easy and delicious it is!!!
That sounds delicious! I have only made ice cream a time or two; we got an ice cream attachment for our stand mixer last year and really enjoyed how creamy it was.
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I love manila so much, especially in ice-cream. I think that I can combine vanila with other fruits such as strawberry, mango, cherry, apple…..to make many new flavors
Let’s try it.
How many servings does this recipe make? I am having a cookout with about 20 people and trying to decide if I should double it and if my ice cream maker will even have room to double the ingredients. Thank you!
This recipe should make 8 to 12 servings. Please check your email as I sent you an email as well earlier this morning. Thank you for visiting.
My oldest daughter loves vanilla ice cream. This is perfect for the summer 🙂
I made this and put golden Oreos in it! To.die.for!!!!! Thanks so much!!
Also wondering if you ever include the nutritional facts with your recipes?
I love the Oreos in the ice cream! What a yummy idea. Thank you so much for visiting and leaving a comment. I sent you an email regarding the nutritional information for my recipes. Thank you!
This recipe was a real hit.🍨 I may try to add it to our offerings at the next catering job we do. Where do you get the inspiration for your recipes? I struggle with coming up with unique recipes.🌟
This ice-cream looks soooo yummy!and delicious! Great post 🙂 x
It’s never too late for ice cream. 😉 One of my favorite flavors!! 🍨
Yes! Ice Cream is enjoyed year round in our house! Thanks for visiting!
These all looks so good!! I actually got an ice cream maker for my birthday few years ago, and I ain’t gonna use it until I move out, and this really inspired me! 🙂 can’t wait til I can start making my own ice creams, because I also love it all year around 😀
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This looks so amazing🙌🏻 Thanks so much for sharing w/ Wall to Wall DIY Wednesday🤗
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Oh my which one first. I think that I would start off with vanilla with lots of toppings for my Grandchildren. While I am making that first batch, I would be searching for lots of Ice Cream flavors and types. I would also want to try and make some gelato,
I would make charcoal ice cream.
First I would make marionberry ice cream sandwiches. Thanks for the chance!
I have never heard of that flavor! Sounds yummy. Thanks for joining!
I would make pistachio ice cream.
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Hi..i am just seems to be lucky to find this blog.You have excellent content here.I have just gone through how to make home made vanilla ice cream,this is just amazing.I will try this today at home.
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I would love to try a chocolate with caramel ribboned through it.
Oh that sounds amazing!
I would make peppermint ice cream which is my favorite!
That’s one of my favorites too! Thanks for joining!
With all the cherries in season now, I would definitely make cherry ice cream with loads of big fat cherries in it with dark chocolate. Yum!
I would be making ice cream for my family!! We really like ice cream, although each of us have a different favorite!! I would like to make Coffee with dark chocolate covered almonds!!
I need to go find dark chocolate covered almonds! They sound amazing! Thanks for joining!
I would love to make some lemon ice cream–sounds so summery and refreshing! I love citrus flavors!
Oh those sound so yummy and refreshing!!! Thanks for joining!
I would make banana ice cream as I remember it so fondly from childhood!
I’ve never had banana ice cream. Sounds delicious. Thank you for entering!
I’ve also never had home made ice cream. Vanilla would be the perfect start, but what I’m craving is a copycat recipe for Baskin-Robbins Pralines & Cream.
That sounds yummy too! Thanks for joining!
I would make some double chocolate ice cream!
That sounds delicious! Thanks for visiting and entering!
Strawberry ice cream!
Yummy!!!
I’d make this ice cream! 😀
Let me know if you ever do! Thanks for visiting!
Rocky. Road icream Or. Cocanut. Mango Yogurt
Those all sound yummy! Thanks for visiting!
Anything with chocolate for my husband. He would love love chocolate rocky road.
That sounds yummy! I want to try a different flavor next too! Thanks Maureen!