Homemade Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

Creamy, naturally sweetened, and made with just four simple ingredients!

Ingredients

• 2 cups whole milk
• 2 cups heavy cream
• ¼ cup pure maple syrup
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

For the vanilla, you can substitute the extract with:

• Seeds scraped from 1 vanilla bean, or
• 2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste

Instructions

1. Add the whole milk, heavy cream, maple syrup, and your choice of vanilla to a large bowl. Whisk until completely combined.
2. Pour the mixture into your KitchenAid ice cream maker attachment and churn for about 20 minutes, or until the ice cream is light, creamy, and fluffy.
3. Enjoy it right away for a soft-serve consistency. For firmer, scoopable ice cream, transfer it to a freezer-safe container and freeze for 2–4 hours before serving.

Make sure your KitchenAid ice cream bowl is fully frozen before you begin, according to the manufacturer’s instructions.