Homemade vanilla ice cream, no machine needed.
This rich and creamy vanilla ice cream is made using a classic crème anglaise base, combined with whipped heavy cream for a smooth, airy texture—no ice cream maker required! This vanilla ice-cream will leave everyone speechless. This vanilla ice-cream has no ice crystals.
Ingredients
• 30 fresh eggs (yolks only)
• 2 litres milk
• 3.6 litres heavy cream to make all at once
• I used (400ml heavy cream for whipping, + 300 ml anglaise to make the ice-cream)
• 1 kg sugar
• 2 vanilla pods
Instructions
1. Prepare the Vanilla Base
◦ Split the vanilla pods and scrape out the seeds.
◦ In a large pot, heat the milk, 2 litres of milk, half the sugar (500g), vanilla seeds, and pods over medium heat until it reaches 80 °C (176 °F). Do not boil.
2. Make the Crème Anglaise
◦ In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks with the remaining 500g sugar until pale and thick.
◦ Slowly temper the yolks by adding a small amount of the hot milk mixture, whisking constantly.
◦ Pour everything back into the pot and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the custard thickens and coats the back of a spoon (82–85 °C / 180–185 °F).
◦ Let cool completely for at least 6 hours, or even overnight.
3. Whip the Heavy Cream
◦ Once the crème anglaise is fully chilled, strain through a very tiny hole sieve, discard the vanilla pods, then measure 300ml of it into a bowl.
◦ In a separate bowl, whip 400ml of heavy cream until soft peaks form.
◦ Whisk the whipped cream with the measured crème anglaise until a soft peak forms, keeping as much air as possible.
4. Freeze the Ice Cream
◦ Transfer to a freezer-safe container and cover with parchment paper or plastic wrap to minimize ice crystals.
◦ Freeze for at least 6 hours, stirring gently every 1 hour for the first few hours to improve texture. When frozen overnight, remove from the freezer at least 10 minutes before serving.
5. Serve & Enjoy
◦ Let the ice cream sit at room temperature for a few minutes before scooping for the best texture.
◦ Serve and enjoy the smooth, creamy vanilla ice cream!
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