Basic Vanilla Ice Cream

source	Cuisinart
categories	dessert, ice cream machine
yield	Serves 10
prep time	5 mins
total time	2 hrs 30 mins

INGREDIENTS

1 cup whole milk, well chilled

¾ cup granulated sugar

2 cup heavy cream, well chilled

1 to 2 tsp pure vanilla extract, to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

1. In a medium bowl, use a hand mixer or a whisk to combine the milk and granulated sugar until the sugar is dissolved, about 1 2. 2 minutes on low speed.

3. Stir in the heavy cream and vanilla to taste.

4. Turn machine on, pour mixture into freezer bowl through ingredient spout and let mix until thickened, about 25 5. 30 minutes.

NOTES

VARIATIONS: Mint Chip: Omit the vanilla and replace with 1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons pure peppermint extract (to taste). Chop your favorite 4-ounce bittersweet or semi-sweet chocolate bar into tiny uneven pieces. Add the chopped chocolate during the last 5 minutes of mixing. Butter Pecan: Melt 1 stick unsalted butter in a 10-inch skillet. Add 1 cup roughly chopped pecans and 1 teaspoon kosher salt. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring frequently until the pecans are lightly browned. Remove from the heat, strain (the butter will have a pecan flavor and may be reserved for another use). Allow the pecans to cool completely. Add the toasted buttered pecans during the last 5 minutes of mixing. Cookies & Cream: Add 3/4 cup coarsely chopped cookies or your favorite candy (chocolate chip, Oreos®, Mint Oreos®, etc.) during the last 5 minutes of mixing. Nutritional analysis per serving: Calories 239 (68% from fat) • carbo. 17g • pro 2g • fat 18g •sat. fat 11g • chol. 69mg • sod. 30mg

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