Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream - No Churn Ice Cream Recipe - No Machine Required and Super Delicious! 🍨

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: coconut cream

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

whole milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: skim milk

Almond milk is lower in calories and suitable for lactose intolerance.

granulated sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey offers natural sweetness with a unique flavor.

vanilla extract

🥗Healthier: vanilla bean

💰Cheaper: vanilla essence

Vanilla bean enhances flavor complexity.

Heat heavy cream and whole milk in a saucepan over medium heat until steaming, but not boiling.

Whisk together egg yolks and granulated sugar in a bowl until pale and thick.

Slowly pour the hot cream mixture into the egg yolk mixture, whisking constantly to temper the eggs.

Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring until thickened, about 5-7 minutes.

Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and salt.

Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or until completely cold.

Pour the chilled mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions until thickened.

Transfer the churned ice cream to a container and freeze for at least 4 hours to firm up before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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