Soft Serve Vanilla Ice Cream

Indulge in the creamy, dreamy world of homemade Soft Serve Vanilla Ice Cream—a must-try recipe that brings the nostalgic charm of your favorite ice cream parlor straight to your kitchen! Made with just five simple ingredients—whole milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, pure vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt—this recipe delivers a velvety, soft-serve texture that’s perfect for summer days or anytime cravings strike. With a quick 10-minute prep time and easy churning in an ice cream maker, you'll achieve a luscious, perfectly sweet treat in no time. Serve it fresh for that iconic soft swirl or freeze it for a scooped delight. Whether enjoyed in cones or cups and topped with sprinkles, chocolate sauce, or nuts, this crowd-pleaser is the ultimate way to savor homemade vanilla ice cream bliss!

Nutriscore Rating: 41/100

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Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

1 cup Whole milk
2 cups Heavy cream
0.75 cup Granulated sugar
2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
0.25 teaspoon Salt

Directions

Step 1

In a medium bowl, whisk together whole milk, granulated sugar, and salt until the sugar is fully dissolved.

Step 2

Stir in the heavy cream and vanilla extract to combine.

Step 3

Cover the mixture and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until well chilled. For best results, chill overnight.

Step 4

Pour the chilled mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions. This usually takes 15-20 minutes or until the ice cream reaches a soft, creamy consistency.

Step 5

Once churned, serve immediately for soft-serve texture or transfer to an airtight container and freeze for 1-2 hours if a firmer texture is desired.

Step 6

Serve in cones, cups, or with your favorite toppings like sprinkles, chocolate sauce, or chopped nuts.

Portion size

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(883.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2344.3

Total Fat 167.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 100.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
Cholesterol 509.3mg	0%
Sodium 841.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 162.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0g	0%
Total Sugars 162.8g
Protein 8.0g	0%

Vitamin D 107.4IU	0%
Calcium 301.3mg	0%
Iron 0mg	0%
Potassium 384mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 68.9%

Protein: 1.5%

Carbs: 29.6%