Easy Vanilla Ice Cream Recipe

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This easy Vanilla Ice Cream Recipe is creamy, delicious, and ready in no time! It’s an easy homemade treat with all the vanilla flavor you love without all the added sugar.

This homemade vanilla ice cream has been one of my favorite easy summer treats because there’s no custard to cook and no eggs to mess with. Everything goes straight into the ice cream maker, and I use Splenda instead of regular granulated sugar. It’s simple, creamy, and perfect when you want homemade ice cream without a complicated recipe.

Chocolate and Strawberry seem to be the favorite ice cream flavors among many people. Personally, I think people don’t give vanilla a fair shot.

There is an assumption that vanilla ice cream is bland and doesn’t have enough flavor. While this might be true for some vanilla ice cream, it certainly isn’t true for this vanilla ice cream recipe.

If you have been searching for a vanilla ice cream recipe that is creamy and has flavor, you can stop looking!

This is the recipe that you have been searching for.

You can do so much with this ice cream recipe. Sometimes my family likes to enjoy it plain and other times we add fresh fruit or a chocolate sauce to it.

This is the perfect ice cream recipe to let your imagination go into overdrive. If you love easy homemade desserts, my easy banana pudding recipe is another simple family favorite.

Easy Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream Recipe

Why You’ll Love This Vanilla Ice Cream

• Only 4 ingredients
• No eggs or custard to cook
• Just 5 minutes of prep time
• Made with Splenda instead of granulated sugar
• Easy to customize with fruit, chocolate sauce, or your favorite toppings

I’ve only made this recipe with Splenda, so I recommend making it as written for the results I’ve had.

Tips for Making Vanilla Ice Cream in an Ice Cream Maker

• Make sure your ice cream maker is prepared according to the manufacturer’s directions before you start.
• Mix the ingredients well so the Splenda is evenly distributed before churning.
• Enjoy the ice cream right after churning for a softer texture.
• For firmer scoops, transfer the finished ice cream to a freezer-safe container and let it firm up in the freezer before serving.

Easy Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream Recipe

Yield – 4-6 servings
Preparation Time – 5 minutes
Cooking Time – 20 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cup 2% milk
• 1/2 cup Splenda
• 3 cups half & half
• 1 1/2 tablespoon pure vanilla extract

How to Make Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream

1. Mix all ingredients in this Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker and enjoy this delicious vanilla ice cream recipe in 20 minutes or less.

Can you use vanilla extract in ice cream?

Absolutely! Vanilla extract is commonly used in ice cream as well as baking. It’s pretty much one of those essential ingredients to have on hand for many desserts. 

Is imitation vanilla the same as pure vanilla extract? 

Not at all. Pure vanilla extract derives from the vanilla bean while imitation vanilla extract is not. One of the biggest differences between pure vanilla extract and imitation vanilla extract is the amount you have to use when baking. 

Years ago, I didn’t know there was a difference and after baking a few desserts, I noticed the flavoring was off completely just based on the vanilla extract. Plus it takes 2-3 times more imitation vanilla extract to even halfway come close to adding a vanilla flavor to your recipes.

What fruit goes well with ice cream?

Fruit paired with ice cream is so good! I love to add strawberries, kiwi, cherries, and mint to my vanilla ice cream. It really takes the flavor up a notch when you add fruits! You can also add chocolate chips in with the fruit if you want to take it even further. For another fruit-filled dessert, try my homemade apple crisp or easy cinnamon apple pie. Either one would be delicious with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

How to Store Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream

Transfer leftover ice cream to a freezer-safe ice cream storage container and keep it covered in the freezer. If it freezes very firm, let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes before scooping.

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Here is the printable homemade vanilla ice cream.

More Ice Cream Recipes to Try!

Best Ever Strawberry Ice Cream Recipe

Chocolate Ice Cream Recipe

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