Description
This easy vanilla ice cream recipe uses just two main ingredients—good-quality vanilla custard and double cream—to create a creamy, delicious homemade dessert. Whether you have an ice cream machine or not, you can churn the mixture until smooth and scoopable, then freeze it for a delightful treat anytime.
Ingredients
Scale
Ice Cream Base
- 500g pot of good-quality vanilla custard
- 284ml carton double cream
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, thoroughly mix the vanilla custard with the double cream until well incorporated and smooth.
- Churn in Machine: Pour the mixture into an ice-cream machine and churn until the ice cream reaches a scoopable texture. This usually takes about 20-30 minutes depending on your machine.
- Freeze: Transfer the churned ice cream into a freezer-safe container, cover it, and freeze until solid, at least 4 hours, or until needed.
- Churn by Hand: If you don’t have an ice-cream machine, pour the mixture into a bowl and place it in the freezer for about 90 minutes, until it starts freezing around the edges.
- Stir to Incorporate Ice Crystals: Remove from freezer, stir the mixture vigorously to break up ice crystals, then return to freezer.
- Repeat Freezing and Stirring: Repeat the freeze-and-stir process two more times (around every 90 minutes) until the ice cream is smooth and fully frozen.
- Final Freeze: Once fully frozen and smooth, store the ice cream in a covered container in the freezer until ready to serve.
Notes
- Use good-quality vanilla custard for the best flavor.
- For creamier texture, ensure the double cream is well chilled before mixing.
- Churning by hand requires patience but still results in creamy ice cream.
- Store ice cream in an airtight container to prevent freezer burn.
- Let the ice cream sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes before scooping for easier serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes (using machine) or 4.5 hours (hand-churn including freezing times)
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: International
Keywords: vanilla ice cream, easy homemade ice cream, creamy vanilla dessert, no eggs ice cream, custard ice cream
