Mexican Vanilla Ice Cream
Easy Home Cooking
A creamy, aromatic ice cream flavored with authentic Mexican vanilla and a hint of salt, churned to soft perfection. Simple ingredients transform into a silky dessert that’s perfect on its own or paired with fresh fruit.
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Churn Time 30 minutes mins
Total Time 40 minutes mins
Servings 8
Calories 330 kcal
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Mexican vanilla extract
- 1 pinch kosher salt
Freeze your ice cream bowl overnight.
In a bowl, whisk cream, milk, sugar, vanilla, and salt until sugar dissolves.
Turn your mixer on low speed.
Slowly add the base along the side of the bowl.
Churn for 20–30 minutes until thickened.
Serve soft or freeze in an airtight container for firmer texture.
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Equipment Swap: If you don’t have an ice cream maker, pour the base into a loaf pan, freeze, and stir vigorously every 30 minutes to break up ice crystals.
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Flavor Variations: Add a cinnamon stick to the base for 10 minutes before chilling, or fold in chopped Mexican chocolate for a mocha twist.