Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream

This is the easiest homemade vanilla ice cream recipe you’ll ever find. No need for an ice cream maker or constant churning every half hour. Simply let time do the work, and you’ll be rewarded with creamy, smooth, and delicious ice cream.

Beating the eggs over simmering water eliminates any risks of infecting with Salmonella, so you can use eggs in this recipe without worry.

This basic vanilla ice cream recipe is highly versatile. You can experiment by adding a touch of cinnamon, swirling in homemade fruit jam, or incorporating caramel and chocolate—the possibilities are endless. No matter how you customize it, you won’t regret trying this recipe. Your friends and family will absolutely adore it, trust me.

How to make homemade vanilla ice cream

Begin by placing the eggs and sugar in a heatproof bowl. Set the bowl over a saucepan of simmering water, ensuring the bottom of the bowl does not touch the water. Using a hand-held electric mixer, beat the mixture for 6–8 minutes or until it becomes thick and pale.

Next, remove the bowl from the heat and add the vanilla bean paste. Allow the mixture to cool slightly, transferring it to another bowl if needed to speed up the cooling process.

In a separate bowl, whisk the cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cooled egg mixture until well combined, ensuring the mixture is smooth and homogeneous.

Pour the cream mixture into a covered storage container and place it in the freezer. Freeze for at least 4 hours or overnight until the mixture is fully set and ready to serve.

Hope you will try this easy vanilla ice cream and enjoy your delicious homemade frozen treat! If you do, make sure to share the photos with me on Instagram. Would love to see how it turns out for you. 

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Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream

5 from 1 vote

This is the easiest recipe for homemade vanilla ice cream you can ever get. No need for an ice cream maker, or for churning every half an hour.

Servings 4 servings

Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 15 minutes mins

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Ingredients

  

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• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla bean paste
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 cup heavy cream

Instructions

 

• Place the eggs and sugar in a heatproof bowl. Place over a saucepan of simmering water and, using a hand-held electric mixer, beat for 6–8 minutes or until thick and pale.
• Remove from the heat, add the vanilla bean paste and allow to cool slightly. You can transfer to another bowl to cool faster.
• Whisk the cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold through the egg mixture until well combined.
• Pour the cream mixture in a covered storage container and place in the freezer. Freeze for at least 4 hours or overnight. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving out of 4Calories: 232kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 3.4gFat: 13.3gSaturated Fat: 7.6gCholesterol: 123mgSugar: 25.2g

Calories: 232kcal

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: eggs, heavy cream, homemade, ice cream, no-churn, sugar, vanilla