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Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream

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Easy Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream

There’s a first time for everything and for me today that’s making Easy Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream.

I’m so happy to be a part of this Ice Cream Party Giveaway for a Hamilton Beach Ice Cream Maker because I was able to make and taste homemade ice cream for the very first time.  Yes, I’ll give you a minute to recover from that statement.

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?

How to Make Easy Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream

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.

Easy Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream Ingredients in Ice Cream Maker from Walking on Sunshine Recipes

Following the instructions in the manual, add the ice and rock salt to the machine and let the churning begin!

Ice Cream Maker with Ice and Rock Salt from Walking on Sunshine Recipes

After about 40 minutes, the machine started to slow down the ice cream looked like this:

Easy Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream after churning from Walking on Sunshine Recipes

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.

Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream finished churning from Walking on Sunshine Recipes

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

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Helpful Kitchen Tools

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Hamilton Beach 4-Quart Automatic Ice Cream Maker

  • Makes ice cream, frozen yogurt, custard, sorbet, gelato and sherbet
  • Fully automatic – no stirring needed. Just add ingredients, ice & rock salt – it does all the work, then stops when ready
  • Over 20 recipes included – try the recipes inside or create your own unique taste by mixing in candy, cookies, or fresh fruit
  • Easy-lock lid – easily fits on top and locks in place with a quick turn
  • 4 quart capacity – the perfect size for families and special occasions

 

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Easy Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Chilling Time
2 hrs
Total Time
50 mins
 

Easy Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream is a delicious way to celebrate summer

Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Ice Cream
Ingredients
For the Ice Cream Base
  • 3 cups granulated sugar
  • 3 cups whole milk
  • 6 cups whipping cream
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
For the Ice Cream Maker
  • 8 lbs ice
  • 3 cups rock salt
Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the sugar, milk, cream, vanilla extract and lemon juice. Whisk until mixed through.
  2. Pour the mixture into the canister, insert the dasher, and secure the lid tightly.
  3. Place the canister into the center of the bucket. Assemble the motor over the canister with the dasher shaft inserted into the hole in the bottom of the motor.
  4. Turn the motor counter clockwise to lock the motor onto the bucket.
  5. Place the bucket into the sink.
  6. Plug in the power cord. Allow the mixture to churn for a couple minutes before adding ice to the bucket.
  7. Unplug the motor. Add about 2 inches of ice to the bottom of the bucket and sprinkle on about a 1/2 cup of the rock salt. Repeat the layers until the bucket is completely full.
  8. Plug the motor back in and allow the ice cream to churn for 20-40 minutes, or until the machine slows or stops on it's own. Keep an eye on it and add more ice as needed.
  9. Remove the canister. If you wish to mix in items such as fresh berries, chocolate, nuts, etc, do so now with a long-handled rubber spatula.
  10. Replace the lid, insert the storage plug, and put the canister into the freezer for 1-2 hours before serving.

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Comments

  6. 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.

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  8. I would love to make some lemon ice cream–sounds so summery and refreshing! I love citrus flavors!

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  9. 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!!

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  10. 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!

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  13. 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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  17. 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,

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  20. 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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  21. This ice-cream looks soooo yummy!and delicious! Great post 🙂 x
    It’s never too late for ice cream. 😉 One of my favorite flavors!! 🍨

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  22. 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.🌟

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