COUNTRY-STYLE VANILLA ICE CREAM

Country-Style Vanilla Ice Cream image

The creamy texture of this old-fashioned ice cream, with its wonderful vanilla flavor, makes it a winner. Plus, it's simple to make. -Cyndi Fynaardt, Oskaloosa, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 2-1/2 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

6 cups cold 2% milk, divided
2 cups sugar
4 eggs, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 packages (3.4 ounces each) instant vanilla pudding mix
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed

Steps:

In a large saucepan, heat 2-1/2 cups milk to 175°; stir in the sugar until dissolved. Whisk a small amount of hot mixture into the eggs. Return all to the pan, whisking constantly. Cook and stir over low heat until mixture reaches at least 160° and coats the back of a metal spoon. Remove from the heat. Cool quickly by placing pan in a bowl of ice water; stir for 2 minutes. Stir in vanilla., Place remaining milk in a large bowl; whisk in pudding mixes for 2 minutes. Let stand for 2 minutes or until soft-set. Stir into egg mixture. Stir in whipped topping. Press waxed paper onto surface of custard. Refrigerate for several hours or overnight., Fill cylinder of ice cream freezer two-thirds full; freeze according to the manufacturer's directions. Refrigerate remaining mixture until ready to freeze. Transfer to a freezer container; freeze for 2-4 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 313 calories, Fat 8g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 76mg cholesterol, Sodium 276mg sodium, Carbohydrate 54g carbohydrate (49g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 6g protein.