Cuisinart Vanilla Ice Cream Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
- 1/4 cup vanilla wafers, crushed (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together heavy cream, whole milk, and sugar.
- Add vanilla extract, salt, and vanilla bean paste.
- Whisk until sugar is completely dissolved.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours until very cold.
- Pour mixture into Cuisinart ice cream maker.
- Churn according to manufacturer's instructions, about 20-25 minutes.
- Add crushed vanilla wafers in the last 5 minutes of churning if using.
- Transfer to an airtight container and freeze for at least 4 hours until firm.
- Let soften for 10 minutes before serving.
Special Notes
This creamy Cuisinart vanilla ice cream recipe creates a rich, smooth frozen treat that's perfect for hot summer days or any time you want homemade ice cream. The combination of heavy cream and whole milk creates the perfect balance of richness and creaminess. The vanilla bean paste adds authentic vanilla flavor and visible specks. This recipe is perfect for those who own a Cuisinart ice cream maker and want to create restaurant-quality ice cream at home. The ice cream can be customized with different mix-ins or flavors. The recipe can be easily doubled for larger batches. This ice cream is especially popular for its smooth texture and authentic vanilla flavor that's hard to find in store-bought versions.