Ice Cream Base
- 1 cup whole milk (chilled)
- 1 cup heavy cream (chilled)
- ¾ cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
Cooling & Freezing
- 6 cups ice cubes (for the ice cream maker)
Required Kitchen Tools
When making homemade ice cream, having the right tools makes the process easier and ensures a perfect, creamy consistency. Here's what you'll need:
- Oster Ice Cream Maker: The star appliance for this recipe.
- Mixing Bowl: To combine milk, cream, sugar, vanilla, and salt before pouring into the machine.
- Whisk or Hand Mixer: Helps dissolve the sugar into the milk mixture smoothly.
- Measuring Cups & Spoons: For accurate measurements to achieve the perfect flavour balance.
- Spatula: To scrape every bit of creamy goodness out of the ice cream maker bowl.
- Freezer-Safe Container: If you want to store your ice cream for later, use a freezer-safe container.
