Vanilla Ice Cream

Ingredients:

- 2 cups heavy cream
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2/3 cup half-and-half (if you would like ice cream that lasts better in the freezer but is less creamy, then substitute 2 eggs plus 1 cup of milk)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract (or experiment with vanilla beans)

Directions:

Place the heavy cream in a mixing bowl. Whisk in the sugar, a little at a time, then continue whisking until completely blended (about 1 minute longer). Pour in half-and-half and vanilla; whisk to blend.

If using eggs, cook the mixture to 160F, then cool for several hours before adding to the ice cream maker.

Freeze according to your ice cream machine's instructions.