{"id":2834,"date":"2025-07-15T20:52:33","date_gmt":"2025-07-15T20:52:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/naturallychaotic.net\/blog\/?p=2834"},"modified":"2025-07-15T20:52:33","modified_gmt":"2025-07-15T20:52:33","slug":"homemade-vanilla-ice-cream","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/naturallychaotic.net\/blog\/homemade-vanilla-ice-cream\/","title":{"rendered":"Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream"},"content":{"rendered":"
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This Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream is fantastic! It requires no cooking, contains no eggs and is sweet, smooth and creamy. It is a family favorite! <\/p>\n

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Why you\u2019ll love this recipe?<\/h2>\n

Quick \u2013<\/strong> If you have been following along, you all know I love quick meals, treats and desserts.<\/p>\n

Simple \u2013<\/strong> This is a simple recipe to throw together with no complicated steps and only a few ingredients. It doesn’t even require cooking and only has 5 ingredients.<\/p>\n

Quality Control \u2013<\/strong> Ice Creams can sometimes include a ton of added sugars, preservatives and ingredients that can be harmful to us and that our bodies can\u2019t process well. You don\u2019t have to worry about that with this recipe. This recipe takes all of the worry out of it. You get to choose what goes into it!<\/p>\n

Fun for Kids \u2013<\/strong> Most kids love to be in the kitchen, and this is another great recipe for them to get involved with. They get to practice measuring ingredients and whisking.<\/p>\n

This post contains affiliate links, which means I make a small commission at no extra cost to you. See my full disclosure here<\/a>.<\/em><\/h6>\n

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What ingredients are needed to make this Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream?<\/h2>\n

Some of these you may already have on hand, but if not, they are very easy to find! I order quite a few of my items from Thrive Market. They make it easy to find clean ingredients and ship straight to my door. If that is something you are interested in, here is a link<\/a> to try it out and you can get 40% off your first order! Azure Standard<\/a> is another great option especially if you are looking to purchase in bulk! Everything can also be found in the grocery store too!<\/p>\n

Heavy Cream –<\/strong> This is important for this recipe, this ingredient adds to the creamy thickness of the ice cream.<\/p>\n

Whole Milk –<\/strong> Whole milk adds to the creaminess of this recipe without making it to heavy.<\/p>\n

Raw Cane Sugar –<\/strong> Simple and perfect to sweeten this ice cream. <\/p>\n

Vanilla Extract or Vanilla Bean Paste<\/a> –<\/strong> This is where your vanilla flavor comes in. The better quality the vanilla, the better the flavor.<\/p>\n

Celtic Salt –<\/strong><\/a> I use a mineral salt for this recipe but your favorite salt will do. This will bring a balance with the sweetness and if you use a mineral salt, you get the added benefits of the minerals.<\/p>\n

Pin for later!<\/h2>\n

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Tools you may need for your recipe:<\/h2>\n

Measuring Cups and Measuring Spoons<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Glass Batter Bowl<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Whisk<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Ice Cream Machine<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Wooden Spoon<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Ice Cream Storage Containers<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

How to make Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream\u2026<\/h2>\n
This recipe really is super simple!<\/h5>\n
Gather all your ingredients. You want to have your machine ready to go and everything ready so your milk and cream stays cold.<\/h5>\n

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Every Ice Cream machine may work a bit different. With mine, I wait to grab the frozen drum insert until after I mix everything up, making sure it is as cold as possible.<\/h5>\n
Measure out your ingredients and add them to your glass batter bowl. Just throw them all in there together.<\/h5>\n

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Whisk well for about a minute, you’re not “whipping” it, just frothing it up a bit and really mixing up the sugar.<\/h5>\n
Now I grab my drum insert from the freezer and put it in my machine. I get my machine turned on and spinning.<\/h5>\n
Then I give the milk mixture one more good whisk and slowly pour it into the machine. <\/h5>\n

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The machine will do the rest.<\/h5>\n
After your ice cream mixes for the amount of time specific for your machine (mine takes about 25 minutes), then you will transfer it into your freezer container. It will still be very soft at this point. <\/h5>\n

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I always recommend taste testing at this point. You know just to be sure and because why not, any reason to eat ice cream!<\/h5>\n
If you can stand the wait, let it sit in the freezer for 5 to 6 hours or overnight is best. But you can definitely eat it whenever makes you happy.<\/h5>\n

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FAQs<\/h2>\n

How To Store?<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Place in an airtight freezer safe container and keep stored in the freezer.<\/p>\n

Can I swap out the milks for a different options?<\/strong><\/h4>\n

You can but it will affect the texture and flavor. <\/p>\n

Can I add in inclusions?<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Yes! You can totally make this your own with whatever flavors you prefer! I suggest solid inclusions though so the texture doesn’t change, things like chocolate chips, chopped up candies, chopped cookies, nuts, whatever suits your fancy. Enjoy!<\/p>\n

Looking for more delicious recipes? Try these out!<\/h2>\n

Salted Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Date Bites<\/a>
\nEasy Banana Nut Muffins<\/a>
\nSimple Homemade Fluffy Waffles<\/a>
\nChocolate Chip Oatmeal Smoothie<\/a>
\nEasy Fluffy Pancakes<\/a>
\nTriple Chocolate Protein Muffins<\/a>
\nChocolate Granola<\/a><\/p>\n

If you try this recipe and love it, I would love if you could come back and give it 5 stars! Don\u2019t forget to leave a review and feel free to snap a photo and share it on Facebook or Instagram. I love seeing my recipes come to life!<\/em><\/p>\n

I\u2019d love for you to follow along @julie.natruallychaotic over on Instagram!<\/p>\n

Thanks for stopping by, see you next time!<\/h2>\n\t
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Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream<\/h2>\n\n
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\n\t\t\t\tYield: <\/em>\n\t\t\t\t2 quarts<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\tPrep Time: <\/em>\n\t\t\t\t5 minutes<\/span> <\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\tAdditional Time: <\/em>\n\t\t\t\t25 minutes<\/span> <\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\tTotal Time: <\/em>\n\t\t\t\t30 minutes<\/span> <\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n<\/div>\n\t\t
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This Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream is fantastic! It requires no cooking, contains no eggs and is sweet, smooth and creamy. It is a family favorite!\u00a0<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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