Freya Matchett

Classic Vanilla Ice Cream

Preparation info
  • Serves

    6

    • Difficulty

      Easy

    • Ready in

      25 hr

Appears in
The Ninja Creami All-In-One Recipe Book: Easy at-home recipes for ice creams, sorbets, milkshakes, smoothie bowls, frozen drinks & more
The Ninja Creami All-In-One Recipe Book

By Freya Matchett

Published 2026

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Ingredients

  • 4 medium egg yolks
  • 65 g (2⅔ oz/¼ cup +

Method

  1. In a small saucepan, whisk the egg yolks, sugar and sea salt into a smooth paste. Gradually whisk in the cream and milk until fully incorporated. Slice the vanilla pod in half, lengthways, and scrape the vanilla seeds into the saucepan. Add in the pod for maximum flavour.
  2. Place the saucepan over a low-medium heat, stirring continuously for 8-10 minutes, until t