Make your own ice cream at home, starting with simple, rich, and delicious Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream!
Did you know that you only need three ingredients to make Vanilla Ice Cream? This recipe makes a creamy and smooth dessert with a good balance of classic yet sweet and fun flavors.
You will surely love every spoon of this freezer-friendly treat. Every once in a while, you deserve a scoop of ice cream, and some Vanilla Ice Cream won’t hurt. It will also taste so great with so many other dishes.
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If this is your first time making ice cream, the Vanilla Ice Cream recipe is the best one for you. It’s easy, quick, and affordable yet absolutely delicious and satisfying—the perfect ice cream flavor to make at home!
How to Make Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream
As long as you have the right ingredients, you can make Vanilla Ice Cream with little to no effort. In this recipe, all you need are cream, condensed milk, and the star of the recipe, vanilla extract.
Don’t worry; I’ll tell you everything you need to know and more!
Ingredients
After trying different Vanilla Ice Cream recipes, I found that these ingredients always give the best results!
Elmlea Double
It won’t be ice cream without cream!
What kind of cream are you planning to use? I suggest using the Elmea Doule because the brand offers products that will allow dishes to stay fresh for a longer time without losing their distinct cream quality.
Elmlea Double is a multipurpose cream alternative that’s perfect for pudding and pasta. It’s also easy to whip, mix, and blend to get a thick, creamy, and smooth consistency – just like ice cream.
You can always use Elmea Double for your favorite rich and velvety recipes. In fact, it can even add a mildly sweet flavor to the ice cream!
Condensed milk
Give the Vanilla Ice Cream an even better quality with condensed milk!
Condensed milk makes the ice cream sweet and decadent, thickens the texture, and helps it freeze properly. It will surely make a big difference in the recipe.
There are many condensed milk brands you can try. I suggest Carnation Condensed Milk because it has the perfect amount of sweetness and is gluten-free. You can also try condensed milk alternatives that work best for you.
Aside from using it for ice cream, I also add condensed milk to Frozen Yogurt and other sweet treats for the family!
Vanilla extract
Is it even vanilla ice cream without vanilla extract?
It’s a popular seasoning ingredient that adds a powerful flavor that will remind you of caramel and jasmine. Vanilla extract can also bring out the original flavor of the frozen treat without discoloring the cream.
The good thing about using vanilla extract is that it adds flavor without changing the dessert’s white and smooth appearance. In addition to vanilla extract syrup, you can also make your own from vanilla beans.
I usually use vanilla extract as a sweetener for recipes like Vanilla Cake, Banana Ice Cream, Coconut Cake, and more!
Once you have all of these ready, you can make the Vanilla Ice Cream within minutes. You are now one step closer to enjoying a yummy and filling treat!
Directions
Let’s have some fun as we make homemade Vanilla Ice Cream!
- Pour the cream into a measuring jug or a mixing bowl.
- Use a hand mixer to whip the Elmlea Double until it doubles in volume.
- Then, add the condensed milk and vanilla extract.
- Fold the mixture with a spatula until well combined.
- Transfer contents into an ice cream container and put them in the freezer.
- After all the mixing, it’s time to let it freeze for a few hours or overnight!
Whenever you’re craving something sweet, comforting, and creamy, you easily make or prepare your Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream!
Tips
- One of the ways to improve this recipe is to chill the bowl and the container before using it. Freeze it overnight.
- Along with the mixing bowl, chill the Elmlea Double as well because this will make a richer and creamier base.
- Chilled cream is easier to whip.
- Moreover, don’t fill the container to the brim.
- Leave some space for the mixture to expand.
- Overfilling the container will slow down the freezing.
Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream Variations
In what ways can you upgrade your Vanilla Ice Cream?
Using vanilla as your base flavor, you can mix up the classic recipe sometimes. If you want to add some flavor and texture to your Vanilla Ice Cream, then you can use any of the following to make it more fun and colorful:
- Peanut butter
- Dark chocolate chips
- Strawberry Jam
- Granola
- Sprinkles
- Fresh fruits
- Cookies
- Cereal
- Sauce
- Coffee
To make it healthier, creamier, and more tasteful, you can use coconut milk, peanut butter, almonds, bananas, chocolate chips, or even coffee!
Recommended Tools
- Hand mixer: Mix the ingredients until creamy and thick.
- Measuring jug: Prepare the mixture in a measuring jug.
- Silicone spatula: Fold the batter with a spatula.
- Container: Put the mixture in a container to freeze.
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How to Serve Vanilla Ice Cream
Are you craving for something sweet, rich, and smooth? Maybe you need some Vanilla Ice Cream!
Before serving, leave it at room temperature for 10 to 15 minutes, so it is easy to scoop. Use an ice cream scooper to measure an adequate amount of ice cream. You can top it off with chocolate chips, fresh fruits, nuts, sprinkles, and more!
Use it for ice cream sandwiches, floats, sundaes, cakes, parfaits, pies, frozen bars, and milkshakes! For dish pairings, I highly suggest the following:
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Storage Tips
- At room temperature: Don’t let the ice cream sit at room temperature. You can only put it at room temperature for at least ten minutes before serving.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is vanilla ice cream made of?
Usually, vanilla ice cream is made of milk, sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla extract. But this recipe only uses Elmlea Double, condensed milk, and vanilla extract for a healthier result.
Why is vanilla ice cream better?
Vanilla Ice Cream is one of the best ice cream flavors because it pairs well with lots of dishes. It doesn’t need a lot of ingredients and it’s so easy and quick to make. You can also make it a base flavor for so many other ice cream flavors.
What are the two types of vanilla ice cream?
The two types of Vanilla Ice Cream are regular and French. The regular version uses a cream base while the French version needs an egg or custard base. Both will give you the best texture and flavor.
Why do you love vanilla ice cream?
I love that Vanilla Ice Cream tastes like the perfect mix of sweet, caramel, and floral flavors. The vanilla extract’s taste is not too overpowering because you only need it in a small amount.
It is also easy and quick to make because you only need three ingredients. All it takes is a little bit of mixing and a whole lot of freezing!
Easy Vanilla Ice Cream (VIDEO)
Ingredients
- 2 cups Elmlea Double (chilled)
- ⅘ cup condensed milk (or ¾ cup)
- 2 tbsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Whip the Elmlea.Pour the chilled Elmlea Double into a deep bowl and use a mixer to whip it until it doubles in volume.
- Add the other other ingredients. Once the Elmlea is whipped to a creamy consistency, add in the condensed milk and the vanilla extract.
- Fold the mixture.In this step, fold the mixture in such a way that the condensed milk and vanilla extract are incorporated even to the cream at the bottom of the bowl. At this point, you will start to notice that the consistency has become creamier. You can have a taste of the mixture and add more condensed milk or vanilla extract according to your liking.
- Freeze it.Transfer it into a freezable container and put it in the freezer. After all the mixing, it’s time to let it freeze for a few hours or overnight!
- Serve it.Scoop some vanilla ice cream into a bowl and joy its softness, creaminess, and deliciousness.
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Notes
- Whenever you’re craving something sweet, comforting, and creamy, you easily make or prepare your 3-Ingredient Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream!
- Before serving, leave the ice cream at room temperature for 10 to 15 minutes, so it is easy to scoop.
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