Pour 1 cup of the cream into a saucepan and add the sugar and salt. If using a vanilla bean, scrape the seeds of the bean into the mixture and then add the vanilla pod to the saucepan.
Warm the mixture over medium heat, just until the sugar dissolves. Remove from the heat and add the remaining cream, milk, and vanilla extract (if using extract). Whisk to combine and chill in the refrigerator.
When ready to churn, remove the vanilla pod, whisk the mixture again, and pour it into the ice cream maker. Churn according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Serve immediately or transfer the finished ice cream to an airtight container and place it in the freezer until ready to serve.
Nutitrion
Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 373 kcal
Carbohydrates: 30 g
Protein: 3 g
Fat: 27 g
Saturated Fat: 17 g
Cholesterol: 100 mg
Sodium: 97 mg
Sugar: 28 g
Reviews
Rosa on 2026-09-24 (5 stars): This recipe sounds simple and fast. I will make it for my granddaughter.
Melody Roche on 2026-09-11 (5 stars): This is the easiest, lightest, and best vanilla ice cream recipe! I make this and the buttermilk ice cream all the time. Thank you for the recipe! Not sure why you heat it, I never have and it doesn’t need it. Sugar dissolves just fine.
Tammy Justice on 2026-08-31 (5 stars): thanks
Rebecca on 2026-08-21 (5 stars): I used 1tbsp vanilla bean paste, came out super yummy. Great recipe.
