How to Make Old-Fashioned Vanilla Ice Cream - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something undeniably nostalgic and comforting about the taste of old-fashioned vanilla ice cream. This classic treat takes us back to simpler times, when the only decision we had to make was whether to have a single scoop or a double. The rich, creamy texture and the pure, natural flavor of vanilla make this dessert a timeless favorite for people of all ages.

But what exactly sets old-fashioned vanilla ice cream apart from its modern counterparts? It's all about the simplicity...

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Ingredients

  • 4 eggs
  • 2 ½ cups white sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 6 cups milk, or more as needed
  • 3 cups evaporated milk
  • 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup water

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 4 hrs
  • Total Time: 4 hrs 10 mins
  • Servings: 32
  • Yield: 1 gallon

  • Beat eggs until foamy. Whisk in sugar until thickened. Gradually whisk in salt, 6 cups milk, evaporated milk, vanilla, and water. Pour into the freezer canister of an ice cream maker. Fill to the fill line with more milk if necessary. Freeze according to the manufacturers' directions.
  • Nutrition

    126 cal.

    • Total Fat: 3g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 34mg
    • Sodium: 89mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 20g
    • Total Sugars: 20g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 119mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 150mg