BASIC VANILLA ICE CREAM

MAKES 1-1/4 QUARTS

I hope that everybody has had the chance to taste homemade ice cream in their lifetime. I remember, as a child, we would go to cookouts in the summer where someone owned a crank-style ice cream maker and the whole process was so exciting. And, if you were the lucky one, you got to lick the beater afterwards. The resulting product is so rich and creamy......well, enough of the memories. I now have an electric powered ice cream maker which makes the process so quick and easy, although not quite as fun. There are many different type of machines available now from manual cranks to electric, no ice needed, so check them out. This recipe is basic vanilla. Other flavors are listed on the Dessert page. See the note below for lower fat versions. The recipe can be halved, doubled or made in any amount to fit your ice cream maker.

INGREDIENTS

2 cups heavy cream

1 cup milk

3/4 cup granulated sugar

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Place all ingredients in ice cream maker bowl. Stir well, until sugar is dissolved. Process according to machine directions. Serve immediately or place in container and freeze to mature, about 1 day. Place in refrigerator about 30 minutes before serving to soften slightly.

Note: You can substitute half and half, whole milk or reduced-fat milk for some or all of the cream. The flavor will be just as good, but the texture won't be as creamy.

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