20 minutesEasyIce Cream

Classic Vanilla Ice Cream

By Instant Pot Culinary Team

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1 Pint

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20 Minutes

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Easy

Three pastel bowls filled with scoops of classic vanilla ice cream sit on a soft pink cloth, surrounded by vanilla beans, wafer rolls, a small glass bottle of vanilla extract, and gold spoons, styled with pink flowers on a light blue background.
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Recipe Details

Course: Dessert

Difficulty: Easy

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 20 Minutes

Cuisine: American

Yield: 1 Pint

Ingredients

  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • ½ cup whole milk
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp. vanilla extract
  • Pinch of fine sea salt

A straightforward vanilla that lets the ingredients do the work. Everything goes straight into the bowl and within 20 minutes, the InstantChill™ Ice Cream Maker turns basic ingredients into a smooth, classic and indulgent vanilla ice cream. It’s creamy right away, with the option to freeze a little longer for a firmer scoop.

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Add the heavy whipping cream, whole milk, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt directly into the InstantChill Mixing Bowl.
  2. Use the Ice Cream Program, set to 20 minutes
  3. Once the program is complete, scoop the ice cream into bowls or containers and enjoy immediately, or freeze for a firmer texture. 

About the chef

Instant Pot® Culinary Team

Instant Pot® Culinary Team

When life’s moving fast and dinner needs to happen faster, the Instant Pot Culinary Team is here to make it deliciously doable. We cook up recipes for every Instant Pot appliance you’ve got your hands on—so whether you’re tackling Tuesday night or going all-out for the weekend, you’ll have the flavor without the fuss. No overthinking, no babysitting, just good food that works with your schedule (not against it).

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