Name: True Vanilla Ice Cream
Yield: Makes about 3 1/2 cups
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups heavy cream; 1 cup whole milk; 1/4 cup sugar; A pinch of kosher salt; 1/2 vanilla bean (or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract); 5 large egg yolks; 1/4 cup sugar

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True Vanilla Ice CreamChristopher Testani

There's nothing, um, vanilla about our homemade version of the classic. Of course, it also makes a great base for your favorite upgrades.

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