Vanilla Custard Ice Cream

Vanilla Ice Cream might have a reputation for being “basic,” but Vanilla Custard Ice Cream is anything but! It’s so good, you’ll eat it alone, but when paired with other desserts (cakes, pies, etc) it’s basically magic.

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Easy Step-By-Step Instructions for Vanilla Custard Ice Cream

Measuring milk for Vanilla Custard Ice Cream
In microwave, heat ½ cup milk at high power for 45 seconds. Make sure it’s hot, but do NOT boil.
Making Vanilla Custard Ice Cream
In a small sauce pan, whisk together 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, 2 egg yolks, and ¼ teaspoon salt. While whisking vigorously, slowly drizzle in hot milk, and continue to whisk until completely incorporated.
Making Vanilla Custard Ice Cream
Add ½ cup half and half, and …
Cooking Vanilla Custard Ice Cream
… place over medium heat. Whisk constantly until the mixture begins to boil.
Vanilla Custard Ice Cream
Remove from heat, and add 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract, 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk, and 1 2/3 cups heavy cream.
Vanilla Custard Ice Cream
Whisk completely.
Vanilla Custard Ice Cream
Cover mixture and refrigerate at least 2 hours.
Pouring Vanilla Custard Ice Cream into Ice Cream Maker
Pour mixture into ice cream maker, and churn according to manufacturer’s instructions.
Vanilla Custard Ice Cream in Ice Cream Maker
When it’s finished churning, you can enjoy it immediately for a soft serve style treat, or …
Vanilla Custard Ice Cream
… transfer to an airtight freezer container, and allow to harden in the freezer.
Frozen Vanilla Custard Ice Cream
This takes several hours (overnight), but the end product is worth the wait!
Vanilla Custard Ice Cream
So scoop some up, and enjoy!

Free Printable Recipe for Old-Fashioned Vanilla Custard Ice Cream

Vanilla Custard Ice Cream

Old-Fashioned Vanilla Custard Ice Cream

for 1½ quart Ice Cream maker

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup hot milk
  • ½ cup half and half
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 2 egg yolks
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 can 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 2/3 cups heavy cream

Instructions
 

  • In microwave, heat milk at high power for 45 seconds. Make sure it’s hot, but do NOT boil.
  • In a small sauce pan, whisk together sugar, egg yolks, and salt. While whisking vigorously, slowly drizzle in hot milk, and continue to whisk until completely incorporated. Add half and half, and place over medium heat. Whisk constantly until mixture begins to boil. Remove from heat, and add sweetened condensed milk, vanilla, and cream. Whisk completely.
  • Cover mixture and refrigerate at least 2 hours.
  • Churn mixture in ice cream maker according to manufacturer’s instructions. Enjoy it immediately, or transfer to an airtight freezer container, and allow to harden in the freezer.

Notes

For 4 quart machine, triple recipe.