Equipment: 1. *Ice cream maker* (optional) 2. *Blender* or *food processor* 3. *Mixing bowl* 4. *Measuring cups* and *spoons* 5. *Freezer-safe container* with lid (if using the "no-churn" method)
Instructions: *Method 1: Using an Ice Cream Maker* 1. *Combine cream, milk, and sugar*: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, whole milk, and granulated sugar until the sugar is fully dissolved. 2. *Add vanilla extract and salt*: Whisk in the vanilla extract and kosher salt. 3. *Chill the mixture*: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the mixture for at least 2 hours or overnight. 4. *Churn the mixture*: Remove the mixture from the refrigerator and pour it into your ice cream maker. Follow the manufacturer's instructions to churn the mixture into ice cream. 5. *Freeze the ice cream*: Once the ice cream is churned, transfer it to an airtight container and place it in the freezer to harden for at least 2 hours.
*Method 2: No-Churn Method* 1. *Combine cream, milk, and sugar*: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, whole milk, and granulated sugar until the sugar is fully dissolved. 2. *Add vanilla extract and salt*: Whisk in the vanilla extract and kosher salt. 3. *Whip the mixture*: Using a blender or food processor, whip the mixture until it becomes stiff and holds its shape. 4. *Freeze the mixture*: Pour the whipped mixture into a freezer-safe container with a lid. Cover the container with plastic wrap or aluminum foil and place it in the freezer. 5. *Stir the mixture every 30 minutes*: Every 30 minutes, remove the container from the freezer and use a fork to scrape the mixture and break up any ice crystals that have formed. Repeat this process for 2-3 hours, or until the desired consistency is reached.
Enjoy your delicious homemade vanilla ice cream!
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