Vanilla Ice Cream

Ingredients

• 1.75 cups heavy cream
• 1.25 cups whole milk
• 0.75 cup sugar
• 0.125 teaspoon fine sea salt
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract (or 1 vanilla bean, split in half lengthwise)

Steps

1. Pour 1 cup of the cream into a saucepan with the sugar and salt. If using a vanilla bean, scrape in the seeds and add the pod.
2. Warm over medium heat just until the sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and add remaining cream, milk, and vanilla extract (if using extract). Whisk to combine and chill in the refrigerator.
3. When ready to churn, remove the vanilla pod, whisk again, and pour into the ice cream maker. Churn according to the manufacturer's instructions.
4. Serve immediately, or transfer to an airtight container and freeze until ready to serve.