Creamy Vanilla Ice Cream Recipe
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Creamy Vanilla Ice Cream

By: Mary Thompson 
"A traditional cooked custard base is the key to this creamy ice cream with rich vanilla flavor. 'It is a family favorite that has been handed down and enjoyed for generations,' writes Mary Thompson of Minneapolis, Minnesota. 'Whenever we serve it, we get lots of requests for the recipe.'"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (131)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
45 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 12 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 1/2 cups whipping cream
  • 2 cups half-and-half cream
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons vanilla extract

Directions

  1. In a heavy saucepan, combine the first five ingredients. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture is thick enough to coat a metal spoon and reaches at least 160 degrees F. Remove from the heat; cool quickly by setting pan in ice and stirring the mixture. Cover and refrigerate overnight or freeze immediately. When ready to freeze, pour custard and vanilla into the cylinder of an ice cream freezer. Freeze according to the manufacturer's directions.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 18, 2008 by naples34102 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
We Wisconsinites are known for our frozen custard, and we like it rich! So instead of two...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 17, 2008 by Qwerty Chef   view full review
WOW! This is amazing! In the past, I have tried ice cream recipes, all of which have hardened...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 18, 2007 by Paula   view full review
Be careful while cooking this! You don't want to get impatient and end up curdling the milk. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on May 15, 2007 by Kami G.   view full review
I was looking for a good homemade vanilla ice cream that has cooked eggs in it, so I tried...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on May 28, 2007 by AF22   view full review
I doubled this recipe to put in a 6 quart ice cream maker. It was wonderful. I also added...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on May 29, 2008 by Sheila L.   view full review
I made this recipe twice on Memorial Day to give my kids something fun to do in the kitchen. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on May 12, 2008 by KCECKS   view full review
This is very good. I doubled the recipe for my 4 quart freezer (still didn't come all the way...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 25, 2007 by Liz   view full review
This is the best ice cream ever. We have made it numerous times this summer and it comes out...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 16, 2007 by JILL M.   view full review
Have made this recipe several times now and it has turned out perfect every time. Very rich. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 6, 2007 by Jill   view full review
Has become the base for all of my icecream flavors. Was a little afraid of the egg but it was...

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