How To Make Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream From Scratch

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

whole milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: skim milk

Almond milk is lower in calories and can be a non-dairy option.

granulated sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds sweetness with a unique flavor.

vanilla extract

🥗Healthier: vanilla bean paste

💰Cheaper: vanilla essence

Vanilla bean paste provides a richer flavor.

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

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

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

Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly until it thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 5-7 minutes.

Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.

Cool the mixture to room temperature, then refrigerate until chilled, about 2 hours.

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

Transfer the ice cream to an airtight container and freeze until firm, at least 4 hours before serving.

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