Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream As seen on Love & Lemons Bookmark recipe Print recipe Download recipe Share Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes Prep Time 30 minutes Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars (104) Ingredients 4-8 servings 1½ cups heavy cream1½ cups whole milk⅔ cup cane sugar2 teaspoons vanilla extract⅛ teaspoon sea salt Calories DessertsKid-FriendlyBeginnerVegetarianDairyGluten-FreeSummerSweetCreamyBlender ... How would you rate this recipe? 1 stars 2 stars 3 stars 4 stars 5 stars Preparation Inline ingredients (beta) Cook mode Click to complete Step 1 In a medium saucepan, combine the cream, milk, sugar, vanilla, and salt. Warm over medium-low heat, whisking often, for 5 minutes, or until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is warmed through. Step 2 Pour into a heatproof bowl, cover, and chill for 2 hours or overnight. Step 3 Remove the chilled ice cream base from the fridge and whisk well. Churn in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer’s instructions, typically 20 to 30 minutes. The ice cream will be soft after churning. For firmer ice cream, transfer to an airtight container and freeze for 2 to 4 hours before serving. Step 4 Store in an airtight container in the freezer for up to a month. If the ice cream is too firm to scoop straight from the freezer, let sit at room temperature for a few minutes to soften. Chef’s notes Makes 1 quart