The Easiest Creamy Vanilla Ice Cream (No Eggs!)
Enjoy the creamiest, most delicious homemade vanilla ice cream ever! This no-cook recipe is super easy and only takes a few minutes to prepare. Truly the perfect treat for a hot summer day!
Servings: 4
Calories: 350kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup half & half
- 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- pinch salt
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a medium sized bowl.
- Stir gently until sugar is dissolved.
- Freeze according to your ice cream machine's instructions.
- Transfer into an airtight container and let harden.
Notes
Easy Substitutions For This Ice Cream:
- If you don't have half and half, you can make your own! Combine 1/2 cup whole milk and 1/2 cup fat free milk to have a homemade half and half.
- You can use vanilla bean paste in this recipe, but you may need to scale back the amount slightly.
- To make this recipe vegan, use your favorite plant based heavy cream and half & half.
Tips For Success:
- Don't beat the ice cream mixture! Just stir gently until the sugar is dissolved. If air is beaten into the ice cream, the texture and consistency will not be right.
- Feel free to add mix-ins. After the ice cream is done churning, feel free to stir in your favorite mix-ins. I personally love M&M's or some fresh fruit!
- If the ice cream is too hard out of the freezer, just let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes before trying to scoop.
- Make sure both the cream and half & half are COLD before mixing for best results.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 88mg | Sodium: 53mg | Potassium: 139mg | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 1089IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 104mg | Iron: 0.1mg