Description
Traditional Mexican vanilla ice cream showcases rich, creamy flavors from simple ingredients. Smooth custard base with pure vanilla creates a luxurious dessert you’ll savor in each delightful spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (473 ml) heavy cream
- 1 cup (237 ml) whole milk
- ½–¾ cups (100–150 g) sugar
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) vanilla extract
Instructions
- Mixture Preparation: Whisk heavy cream, whole milk, sugar, and pure vanilla extract in a large bowl until sugar dissolves completely, creating a silky, uniform liquid.
- Churning Process: Pour the mixture into a pre-chilled ice cream maker canister and activate the machine, allowing it to transform the liquid into a light, fluffy frozen treat according to the manufacturer’s churning guidelines.
- Flavor Enhancement: During the final churning moments, gently fold in optional mix-ins like chopped chocolate, fresh berries, or crushed nuts, ensuring even distribution throughout the creamy base.
- Freezing and Setting: Transfer the freshly churned ice cream to a freezer-safe container using a spatula, smoothing the surface to minimize ice crystal formation. Seal with an airtight lid and freeze for 2-4 hours until the ice cream reaches a rich, firm consistency perfect for scooping and serving.
Notes
- Chill Equipment First: Pre-freeze your ice cream maker’s canister for at least 24 hours to ensure optimal freezing and smooth texture.
- Prevent Ice Crystals: Cover the ice cream’s surface directly with plastic wrap before sealing the container to minimize unwanted crystallization.
- Temperature Matters: Let the ice cream soften at room temperature for 5-10 minutes before serving to achieve the perfect scoopable consistency.
- Customize Creatively: Experiment with different vanilla varieties like Madagascar, Tahitian, or bourbon to enhance the flavor profile and create unique taste experiences.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg