This cookbook has lots of great flavors and tips. I adapted this recipe from my favorite ice cream cookbook, Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams at Home. Add a vanilla pod and scraped-out beans, if using. I used the 10" whisk for the ice cream base mixture and the smaller 6" whisk (link below) for combining the corn starch and milk. I LOVE this thing! Jen’s homemade version using Jeni’s recipe Simple Vanilla Eggless Ice Cream [source: Food & Wine Magazine: Originally from the book Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams at Home] 2 cups whole milk 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon cornstarch 1 1/2 ounces (3 tablespoons) cream cheese, softened 1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt 1 1/4 cups heavy cream 2/3 cup sugar I adapted this recipe from my favorite ice cream cookbook, Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams at Home. boiling/bubbling vigorously all around the surface, and you can't stir away the bubbling.). You know it's ready when the ice cream is pulling away from the sides of the canister. Step 3. Jeni’s is a premium Philadelphia-style ice cream, which means it doesn’t contain any eggs or yolks; all the richness and body comes from high-quality, grass-fed milk and cream. (NOTE: A "rolling boil" means it is boiling/bubbling vigorously all around the surface, and you can't stir away the bubbling.) Jeni originally had several hugely popular ice cream shops in Ohio; the mothership is in Columbus. I use a baggy holder rack to hold open the bag while I pour. This is based on a recipe from "Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams at Home" with simple tips & surprise ingredients that give it a silky smooth texture seldom found in homemade ice creams. Fill a large bowl 3/4 full with ice cubes and add water (it needs to be heavy on the ice cubes). Check out this easy chocolate ice cream recipe--no machine required!Individual Chocolate Dream Ice Cream Cups. Immerse the bag of hot liquid into the ice water. Cover and chill completely for 8 hours or overnight. Step 7. This is a vanilla syrup with real vanilla bean specks--an easy, less expensive way to add this authentic flavor and look to your ice cream. If you make ice cream frequently, I high recommend these insulated ice cream tubs, pictured below. If it's too hard to scoop, let it sit out for 5 or so minutes--that will soften it enough to be scoopable. Follow the instructions for your ice cream maker. A rich, dark chocolate cake that melts in your mouth. saucepan, whisk together remaining milk and the cream, sugar, syrup, and salt; bring TO SERVE: When it's time to serve the ice cream, remove it from the freezer & peel off the parchment paper. My recipe uses Jeni's simple tips and surprising ingredients that result in an amazingly smooth and creamy texture. It's smooth but slightly grainy at this point. This is another tool that gets lots of use in my kitchen. Transfer the ice cream to a container. You'll need an ice cream freezer. The texture gets smoother/creamier/better when you put it in the freezer for a few hours. Zip the bag shut--make sure there aren't any leaks. Another surprise is achieving such rich flavor without eggs; this is not a custard-based recipe. bowl, stir together 1 ⁄ 4 cup milk and the cornstarch; set slurry aside. The finished ice cream has a soft-serve consistency. Jeni originally had several hugely popular ice cream shops in Ohio; the mothership is in Columbus. HOW TO QUICK CHILL MIXTURE TO MAKE ICE CREAM RIGHT AWAY. Whisk 1/2 cup of the hot liquid into the cream cheese; whisk until smooth and no lumps are left before adding more liquid. I've made many batches of this recipe for consistently smooth, creamy, delicious results every time. With this basic recipe, you can enjoy the simplicity of plain (yet fabulous!) Step 5. Time to freeze the ice cream. Every ice cream maker has a go-to chocolate cake recipe. I love these for storing homemade ice cream in the freezer. By Monica         Continue gradually adding and whisking hot liquid until all is combined and smooth. 2 2/3 cups whole milk 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons cornstarch 2 ounces (4 tablespoons Step 6. The finished ice cream has a soft-serve consistency. (If you're using a whole vanilla bean pod, remove the pod from the mixture and discard it now.). Good vanilla ice cream is a versatile classic. From TheYummyLife.com #vanillabean #icecream #jeni's #theyummylife. view on Amazon:  insulated ice cream containers (I love these!). Set that aside. They keep the ice cream fresher, and it stays frozen longer when it's out of the fridge. I removed my freezer bowl from the freezer (it had been there for the required 24 hours), inserted it into my machine, turned it on, and poured in the chilled ice cream mixture. Here are four of my favorite toppings (recipes in previous posts). Uncommon ingredients, uncommonly delicious resultsWhat's unique about Jeni's approach is some uncommon homemade ice cream ingredients (small amounts of cream cheese, corn starch, and corn syrup) that lead to an uncommonly smooth and creamy texture and rich flavor. If you want to freeze the ice cream ASAP and avoid the overnight chilling time in the fridge, here's the way to chill the hot liquid quickly. Add softened cream cheese to large bowl, stir with a rubber spatula, pressing it against the sides and bottom of the bowl until smooth and no lumps remain. ), view on Amazon:  Mix-n-Measure bowl with lid. Remove from heat, and whisk in the corn starch/milk slurry. Step 4. This is my go-to mixing bowl. This handy gizmo is like having two extra hands to hold open a ziploc while pouring in the ice cream mixture. Really all it needs is a little powdered sugar for dusting. You can check out my recipe for Mango Ice Cream that begins with Jeni's vanilla base. (This base may be made and refrigerated up to 3 days ahead. Approx. That's right up my alley. Use medium-high heat to bring them to a rolling boil. cream cheese, softened, vanilla extract or vanilla paste or vanilla bean. Instructions are provided for using Jeni's techniques for creating ice cream flavor combinations of your own. It is so easy to use. If you don't have one, here are two that I have and can recommend: 3 ways to incorporate vanilla into the recipe: Step 2. a half hour later, the ice cream is ready to eat. Try adding some berries or other toppings. This creamy Vanilla Bean Ice Cream is totally delicious all by itself, too. vanilla ice cream or add whatever toppings or mix-ins that appeal to you. Boil for 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. The texture gets smoother/creamier/better when you put it in the freezer for a few hours. Join my free newsletter and I'll send it to you. Pre-freeze the insert, add ingredients, and turn it on. In a 4-qt. Step 10. We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. Click here to read more about me and my blog! Cover the surface with a piece of parchment paper (or use wax paper; but, don't use plastic wrap--it can stick in the folds of the ice cream and be hard to remove). Return to heat and continue to stir for 1-2 minutes; it will thicken ever-so-slightly. Freeze in the coldest part of your freezer for at least 4 hours. Chill it for approx. In small bowl, mix 1/4 cup milk with cornstarch; set aside. Pour it into a 1-gallon ziploc freezer bag. King-Man (the resident ice cream lover) can't get enough of this stuff. Jeni uses these same base ingredients in every ice cream recipe in her book, even her frozen yogurt. Put an air-tight lid on it. You can use any plastic container with a lid. I use it frequently when filling ziplocs with a variety of foods. Vanilla ice cream is also the perfect complement to so many desserts, especially pies and cobblers "a la mode". Cookbook - Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams at Home, Cuisinart 2-quart Automatic Ice Cream Maker, Cuisinart 1.5 quart Compressor Ice Cream Maker, Individual Chocolate Dream Ice Cream Cups, 1 vanilla bean + 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; OR 1 tablespoon + 2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste; OR 1 tablespoon + 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, 4-1/2 tablespoons (2-1/4 oz.) Step 9. It's smooth but slightly grainy at this point. Step 11. Vanilla ice cream is also the perfect complement to so many desserts, especially pies and cobblers "a la mode". Tap it on the counter to remove any bubbles and level it. At least they're uncommon to me--I'd never made ice cream that included those ingredients. view ice cream freezer on Amazon. This is Jeni’s. Skip the photo tutorial - Jump straight to the recipe. In my machine, it takes about 25 minutes for the ice cream to freeze completely.