Old Fashioned Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream Recipe

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Published: May 13, 2021Updated: December 13, 2021Author: Kristen Hills
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Super creamy and smooth with a little hint of vanilla, this old fashioned vanilla ice cream is the best recipe around! Pairs wonderfully with pie if you were wondering. ;)
Old Fashioned Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream Recipe

With everyone in our house always eating ice cream I figured it was time to do another ice cream recipe. This Old Fashioned Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream recipe is super simple to make and even better to eat!

Even my kids help me with this and it’s kind of like a science experiment for them! And one you can eat at that! Adds even more fun to this dessert. The kids are always more excited to eat something they have made. 

If you have never tried to make your own ice cream you are missing out! This a great recipe to start with. It is super simple and uber creamy and smooth. 

So you’ve made your ice cream, now let’s find more delicious recipes to put with this old fashioned ice cream! you should try our instant pot fudgy brownies, easy pecan pie, and our amazing slow cooker peach cobbler recipe. 

You can find everything you will need to make this homemade ice cream here:

All of the ingredients for homemade ice cream without eggs:

  1. Heavy cream
  2. Whole milk
  3. Sugar
  4. Vanilla extract
  5. Salt
Whole milk and heavy whipping cream bottles, vanilla, sugar and salt

Essentials to make this delectable old fashioned homemade ice cream:

  • Whisk 
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Ice cream machine (THIS one works great and is budget-friendly)
  • Airtight container (THESE work well and are freezer safe)
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Let’s get churning this easy homemade ice cream!

  • To start this old fashioned ice cream recipe, start by getting out a large mixing bowl and a whisk. Next, you are going to pour in the heavy cream, whole milk, sugar, vanilla, and salt (yes everything ha!) into the mixing bowl. Whisk everything together until the sugar dissolves.
Whisk milk and cream in a bowl
  • Pour into the ice cream maker container. Layer ice and salt on the sides of the ice cream container, or follow the directions that come with your ice cream maker.
Salt and Ice in Ice Cream Maker Container
  • Place motor of the machine over the op and turn on the ice cream maker.*Since there are so many version of ice cream makers its best for you to follow the directions on time to churn since each will vary from model to model.*
  • Most machines will automatically turn off after the ice cream is thickened and done churning.

Related Article: These Skinny Frozen Strawberry Bites come together quickly and are both healthy AND delicious!

Old Fashioned Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream in ice cream maker
  • Transfer to an airtight freezer container or a container so that you can place in the freezer to set up. You want it to be slightly hard to the touch.  Then scoop the old fashioned ice cream and serve it with your favorite toppings. We like to add raspberries or mini Oreo cookies.
Old Fashioned Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream in an ice cream dish garnished with Oreos
  • Ice cream is good for up to 6 weeks in the freezer.

Looking for a healthier alternative?! Try our Chocolate Peanut Butter Nice Cream!

TOPPINGS TO TRY:

Toppings are what makes the sundae so if that is what you are going for, get creative! Here is some of the things we like to put on ours:

  1. Crushed up Oreo
  2. Hot fudge
  3. Melted peanut butter
  4. Crushed up graham crackers
  5. Mini marshmallows
  6. Strawberry syrup
  7.  Caramel
  8. Whip cream

And so much more! Let us know what some of your favorite toppings are. You can also serve this ice cream in a waffle cone or a waffle bowl. If you haven’t ever tried making your own cones, you need to! Try out this homemade waffle cone recipe from Ashlee Marie Let’s Make Some Awesome! 

Related Recipe: Try our No Churn Caramel Snickerdoodle Ice Cream!

This dessert pairs wonderfully with ice cream!

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Pair your old fashioned homemade ice cream with these too!

Serves: 8

Old Fashioned Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream

Super creamy and smooth with a little hint of vanilla, this old fashioned vanilla ice cream is the best recipe around!
Prep Time 2 hrs 10 mins
Total Time 2 hrs 10 mins
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • pinch of salt

Instructions

  • Whisk all ingredients together until sugar dissolves.
  • Pour into the bowl of an ice cream machine.
  • Freeze according to the ice cream maker's instructions.
  • After the ice cream is made, transfer to an airtight container, cover tightly and freeze .
  • Serve with your favorite toppings.

Notes

Topping Ideas:
  1. Crushed up Oreo
  2. Hot fudge
  3. Melted peanut butter
  4. Crushed up graham crackers
  5. Mini marshmallows
  6. Strawberry syrup
  7.  Caramel
  8. Whip cream

Nutrition

Calories: 299 kcal · Carbohydrates: 22 g · Protein: 2 g · Fat: 23 g · Saturated Fat: 14 g · Cholesterol: 84 mg · Sodium: 36 mg · Potassium: 86 mg · Sugar: 20 g · Vitamin A: 923 IU · Vitamin C: 1 mg · Calcium: 72 mg · Iron: 1 mg

Equipment

  • Whisk
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Ice Cream Maker Machine

Recipe Details

Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

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  1. Rosemarie Groner says:
    May 19, 2015
    Oooh! I'm pinning this. We just got an iceless ice cream machine from a friend. You don;t need rocksalt or fresh ice, you just keep the canister stored in your freezer. It works like a charm! I'll suprise my husband with this tonight with a peanut butter syrup and peanut butter cup crumble. Thanks for the inspiration!
    Reply
  2. Cheryl says:
    July 20, 2016
    This looks yummy and simple, but how does it compare to batters made with egg yolks? And how did it get so yellow without them?
    Reply
    • Cyd says:
      July 27, 2016
      We are always trying different kinds of Homemade ice cream recipes. Some with eggs and some without. We like them all! The vanilla adds some color to this vanilla ice cream.
      Reply
    • Pam U says:
      September 30, 2019
      I made it last night to go on my peach blackberry pie & it was really good. So fast!!!
      Reply
  3. Bea says:
    August 18, 2016
    It's quiet easy. let's try it <3
    Reply
  4. Katie says:
    November 12, 2016
    While this does taste ok, we felt it tasted more like cool whip than ice cream, and a pricey version at that. My husband wants it for his pumpkin pie on Thanksgiving so it won't go to waste but this did not come out as hoped or expected.
    Reply
  5. Sophia says:
    February 19, 2017
    How long doesn't it take to freeze?
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    • Cyd says:
      February 20, 2017
      You will want to freeze it for about 2 hours.
      Reply
  6. Teja says:
    November 26, 2017
    This was so easy and delicious! Thank you!
    Reply
  7. Angela says:
    May 27, 2018
    Doesn't say how much it makes.
    Reply
    • Cyd says:
      May 28, 2018
      It will serve about 4-6 people. It just depends on how big your servings are.
      Reply
  8. Monica says:
    June 8, 2018
    Every tried this with chocolate milk?
    Reply
  9. linda says:
    September 25, 2018
    Why am I not seeing the amounts for the ingredients? I see the ingredients listed and the directions for mixing them all together, but no amounts for each ingredient.
    Reply
    • Cyd says:
      September 25, 2018
      Hi Linda. I went out to check the recipe, and the ingredients are not listed. We will work on fixing this post. Here are the ingredient amounts - 2 cups heavy cream 2 cups whole milk 3/4 cup sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla Pinch salt Hopefully we'll have it up and running soon. Thanks for the heads up!
      Reply
      • Pat Hanna says:
        May 19, 2020
        The recipe I see calls for 1 cup whole milk, but you have listed 2 cups whole milk here. Which is it suppose to be? Would really like to try this but not with this difference in milk amounts. Thanks for clarifying this.
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        • Taylor says:
          May 21, 2020
          It's supposed to be 2 cups of whole milk.
          Reply
        • Cyd says:
          May 22, 2020
          We made it yesterday and just did 1 cup of whole milk and it turned out great. It was very creamy and thickened up nicely after being in the freezer for a little over 2 hours.
          Reply
      • Traci M Lambert says:
        December 8, 2021
        So the instructions say 2 cups milk but in the above comment you said 2 cups milk. Which is correct?
        Reply
        • Momma Cyd says:
          December 13, 2021
          2 cups whole milk.
          Reply
  10. Courtney says:
    January 29, 2019
    I don't see direction without an icecream mechine?
    Reply
    • Cyd says:
      January 29, 2019
      They were referring to another ice cream recipe that we have. Here is the link. https://www.sixsistersstuff.com/recipe/no-churn-birthday-cake-protein-ice-cream/
      Reply
  11. Susan Yakus says:
    March 8, 2019
    I tried this tonight, as written. NO luck! It never got thick or even a frozen consistency. I rechecked the ingredients and I made it as written.
    Reply
    • Ann Quinn says:
      December 22, 2019
      Same here never got thick, wasn't happy at all.
      Reply
  12. Jan eves says:
    June 8, 2019
    I was hoping for a recipe for homemade vanilla ice cream made with eggs cause they make the outcome a lot creamier. Can you pls send me one with eggs? Thank you, Jan
    Reply
  13. Shaz says:
    July 1, 2019
    I made this ice cream in my ice cream maker and even though I followed the recipe it didn't end up like ice cream. All I got was a runny mix and when frozen had ice through it. I have tried this recipe twice using a different ice cream maker each time and got the same result each time. Won't do it a third time.
    Reply
  14. Roseline Mosimane says:
    October 6, 2019
    Wow,great stuff
    Reply
  15. Connie says:
    May 19, 2020
    Could you please recommend ice cream machines that are good quality?
    Reply
    • Cyd says:
      May 22, 2020
      There are so many and the price range varies. Here is a good one that's not too expensive. You can find some for a few hundred dollars. This one is only around 50 dollars. https://amzn.to/3cUiKve
      Reply
  16. Leslie M says:
    November 25, 2020
    This recipe was great! I’m allergic to eggs so I’ve been searching for ice cream recipes that tastes great and are safe for my allergy needs. I mixed as directed and used my Cuisinart stand mixer and ice cream attachment. “Churned” on setting 3 for about 20 minutes and this thickened up to a creamy soft serve consistency. Put it in ice cream containers for about 1.5 hours and it has firmed up. Great tasting right out of the mixer and after freezing for a bit. Thanks!
    Reply
  17. R. Patten says:
    April 13, 2022
    Trying to figure out how big to make this recipe to fill a 6 quart ice cream maker. It would be helpful to know the actual yield of the recipe in quarts or cups as opposed to how many servings.
    Reply
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