Homemade Ice Cream On the Farm
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Homemade Ice Cream on the Farm
Looking for a simple and delicious treat to beat the summer heat? Look no further! Today, I’m here to share with you my easy homemade vanilla ice cream recipe. The EASIEST homemade ice cream on the planet and if you have an electric ice cream maker it is even easier, but where is the fun in that? This classic flavor is loved by everyone and can be enjoyed as is or paired with your favorite toppings.
Simple Ingredients
The best part about this ice cream is that the ingredients are sooooo simple and the flavor is anything but. When our family from out-of-town we LOVE making homemade ice cream to share with everyone. When it is especially hot outside it makes the best sweet treat. I don’t want junk. Especially when it’s hot, I do not need any extra bloat from ingredients I cannot pronounce.
Ingredients:
- heavy cream
- half and half
- granulated sugar
- vanilla extract
That’s it. That’s all of them. If you don’t have half and half you could even sub whole milk. Talk about simple.
Mixing it up
All you have to do is measure and pour all the ingredients into the ice cream maker canister. No need to chill it or let it rest. We just pour them in and start churning. The little boys love taking turns to crank. We like to use crushed ice if it is available, it makes it much easier to crank. You’ll need rock salt to sprinkle on the ice before you start cranking.
Crank it up
Once you’ve added all the ingredients, have secured the lid and filled the ice cream maker with ice and rock salt it’s time to start churning. Or cranking. You crank, the ice cream will churn. This process takes about 30 minutes or so of real cranking. You’ll feel it start to resist and get some substance to each crank and you’ll know it’s time to eat it. Scoop it out of the canister and add it to an airtight container. You can let it chill for a bit in the freezer before serving or serve it immediately for soft serve style ice cream.
Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream
Equipment
- Ice Cream Maker
Ingredients
- 2 cups Heavy Cream
- 2 cups Half and Half
- 1 cup Sugar
- 2 tsp Vanilla
Needed for Ice Cream Maker (not to eat)
- 1 box Rock Salt you'll need about half a box
- 5 lbs Crushed Ice
Instructions
- Remove the lid from the ice cream maker canister. Measure cream, half and half, sugar and vanilla and add to the ice cream maker canister and give it a good stir. Replace the lid and close. Return the canister to the ice cream maker.
- Layer crushed ice and rock salt around the canister inside the ice cream maker.
- Cover the entire ice cream maker with a towel so ice doesn't come out when cranking.
- Crank for about 20-30 minutes until ice cream becomes solid and it becomes difficult to crank.
Now, wasn’t that easy? With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of patience for cranking/churning, you can create your own dreamy homemade vanilla ice cream. This recipe is a great starting point for exploring other exciting flavors like chocolate, strawberry, or even adding mix-ins like crushed cookies, fresh peaches or nuts. Serve it with your favorite cobbler like this Blackberry Cobbler and you’ll be wanting to kiss me!
So next time you want to satisfy your ice cream cravings, give this recipe a try and enjoy the lusciousness of homemade goodness. Your taste buds will thank you!
