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Homemade Ice Cream

This homemade ice cream is rich, smooth, and full of classic vanilla flavor with an extra-creamy texture. It's a nostalgic, churned-from-scratch treat perfect for summer gatherings.
Cuisine: American, Seasonal
Course: Desserts, Party Perfect, Seasonal
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Prep Time 7 minutes
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Total Time 22 minutes
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Servings 4
Wooden bowl with two scoops of vanilla ice cream and a spoon

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 small box vanilla instant pudding
  • 2 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 1 small tub extra creamy whipped topping
  • 1 quart Prairie Farms Half & Half
  • Enough Prairie Farms Whole Vitamin D Milk to fill canister to the fill line

Directions:

  • Using electric mixer, beat eggs until frothy.
  • Add sugar and vanilla pudding until smooth.
  • Add vanilla extract, mix in whipped topping until smooth.
  • Add half & half.
  • Pour into ice canister.
  • Pour in enough milk to fill line.
  • Follow manufacturer guidelines to make ice cream.
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