GAM'S HOMEMADE VANILLA ICE CREAM

Gam's Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream image

My grandmother's homemade ice cream is good on its own, but it's also fantastic as a base for fun flavors and toppings. Try stirring in your favorite chopped candy bars. -Andrea Bolden, Unionville, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 1-3/4 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

3 large eggs
1 cup sugar
5 cups whole milk
1 cup half-and-half cream
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

In a large heavy saucepan, whisk eggs and sugar until blended; stir in milk. Cook over low heat until mixture is just thick enough to coat a metal spoon and a thermometer reads at least 160°, stirring constantly. Do not allow to boil. Remove from heat immediately., Quickly transfer to a large bowl; place bowl in a pan of ice water. Let sit for 2 minutes, occasionally stirring gently. Stir in half-and-half, heavy cream and vanilla. Press plastic wrap onto surface of the custard. Refrigerate several hours or overnight., Fill cylinder of ice cream maker no more than two-thirds full; freeze according to manufacturer's directions. (Refrigerate any remaining mixture until ready to freeze.), Transfer ice cream to freezer containers, allowing headspace for expansion. Freeze until firm, at least 4 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 178 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 67mg cholesterol, Sodium 64mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein.