Easy Vanilla Ice Cream: Simple, Delicious, Fun

Easy Vanilla Ice Cream

WHAT DO YOU MEAN YOU DON'T HAVE AN ICE CREAM MAKER?!  GET ONE !!!!!
Here's a link to an inexpensive and easy to use model: http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/product.asp?SKU=17320742 .  Keep in mind, if you go to the store and get it, you can use those handy little 20% off coupons that always come in the mail!

I don't know what I'd do without my ice cream maker.  My sweet tooth can be pretty demanding at times and lucky for me, all the ingredients are usually in my home or just a quick trip away! 

I used to be afraid to try and make my own ice cream because I thought that it involved lots of hand churning, tempering of eggs and hours upon hours of time.  Not the case.  All you need to do is mix the ingredients, turn on the machine and wait about 30 minutes (that's the hardest part).  The machines even come with all the recipes you'll need!

Easy Vanilla Ice Cream

Prep Time: 5 minutes / Churn Time: 30  minutes / Servings: 4

Ingredients:

• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup whole milk
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract

Steps:

1. In a blender, combine all ingredients and mix on high speed for about two minutes, until sugar is dissolved.
2. Pour contents into ice cream maker and follow manufacturer instructions to completion.