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Ben And Jerrys Classic Vanilla Ice Cream Recipe

Ben And Jerry's Classic Vanilla Ice Cream Recipe

Make this Ben And Jerry's Vanilla Ice Cream Recipe at home for a rich, creamy dessert inspired by the popular ice cream brand. With eggs, heavy cream, whole milk, and vanilla, this homemade vanilla ice cream is ready in about 30 minutes, plus freezing time. Difficulty: Easy. Enjoy it plain or add your favorite mix-ins.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Churning time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large egg
  • 6 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt

Method
 

  1. Whip the Eggs and Sugar: Add the eggs and sugar to a medium mixing bowl. Whip them together until the mixture becomes light, airy, and noticeably lighter in color.
  2. Add the Cream, Milk, and Vanilla: Pour in the heavy cream and whole milk, then add the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.
  3. Mix Until Smooth: Stir gently until all the ingredients are fully combined and the mixture looks smooth and silky. Avoid whipping the mixture hard after adding the cream and milk.
  4. Churn the Ice Cream: Pour the mixture into your ice cream machine. Churn according to the manufacturer's instructions until the ice cream thickens and reaches a soft-serve-like consistency.
  5. Serve the Vanilla Ice Cream: Serve immediately for a soft-serve texture, or transfer the ice cream to a freezer-safe container and freeze until firmer. Enjoy it on its own, with sticky toffee pudding, or with additions like cookie dough, brownie chunks, or mint flavor.