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Dairy Queen Vanilla Ice Cream Recipe You Can Make at Home
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Vanilla Ice Cream

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Total Time10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
  • A pinch of salt
  • Optional add-ins: a handful of mini chocolate chips crushed Oreos, or a splash of almond extract if you’re feeling fancy.

Instructions

  • Whisk together the milk, cream, sugar, vanilla, and salt in a bowl until the sugar dissolves. No gritty sugar—nobody wants crunchy ice cream.
  • Chill the base for at least 2 hours, or overnight if your schedule is chaotic but delicious. Cold base = creamy results.
  • Pour into your ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions. If you don’t have a machine, pour into a freezer-safe container and stir every 30 minutes for 2–3 hours to mimic churning.
  • When the ice cream reaches a soft-serve consistency, fold in any add-ins you love. Chocolate chips? Yes. Cookie chunks? Yes. Then freeze until firm for that DQ-level scoopability.