Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon high-quality vanilla extract
- 1/2 vanilla bean (scraped seeds)
- 1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 5 large egg yolks
- Ice and rock salt for churning
Instructions
- Step 1: Heat Dairy – Combine the heavy cream, milk, sugar, salt, and vanilla bean seeds in a medium saucepan over medium heat until simmering.
- Step 2: Temper Eggs – Whisk egg yolks in a separate bowl and slowly drizzle in one cup of the hot cream mixture while whisking constantly.
- Step 3: Thicken Base – Pour the egg mixture back into the saucepan and cook over low heat until the liquid coats the back of a spoon.
- Step 4: Add Flavor – Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract to preserve the aromatic profile.
- Step 5: Chill Mixture – Strain the custard into a clean bowl and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or ideally overnight, until completely cold.
- Step 6: Churn Ice Cream – Pour the chilled custard into an ice cream maker and churn for 20-25 minutes until it reaches soft-serve consistency.
- Step 7: Final Freeze – Transfer the ice cream to an airtight container and freeze for 4-6 hours to allow the flavors to ripen and the texture to firm up.
- Step 8: Serve Treats – Scoop into waffle cones or bowls and enjoy your National Ice Cream Day celebration.
Notes
For a modern twist mentioned in the guide, substitute dairy with coconut cream and cashew milk for a vegan-friendly gelato version.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churning
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 0.5 cup
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0.2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 185mg
Keywords: National Ice Cream Day, Vanilla Ice Cream, Homemade Dessert, Summer Treats, 2026 Celebration