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| Serious Vanilla Ice Cream Recipe courtesy Alton Brown Show: Good Eats Episode: Churn Baby Churn Overall User Rating:  |
Best Ice Cream EVER!
12/31/2004 at 06:40pm
User: DEANNA from Irvine, CA User Rating:
I have made this ice cream three times, and it NEVER stays in the freezer. My friends and family think it's better than anything you can buy. I think the key is keeping it overnight in the refrigerator to blend the flavors. The last time I made the recipe, I used half milk (whole) and half cream, instead of the 2-1 ratio mentioned in the recipe. It was just as good.
Creamy, easy, much more flavor than store-bought vanilla
12/30/2005 at 01:41pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
A very good, creamy, easy way to make ice cream. My 8-year old said it was the best vanilla ever, and that's going some for her. As I had some trouble with the vanilla bean, I also added 1 1/2 tsp vanilla, and the flavor was very good. My 2c: I like this recipe better than Alton's frozen custard version of chocolate. This has a creamier consistency.
Oh my FREAKING goodness
12/09/2004 at 08:35pm
User: JESSICA from Novato, CA User Rating:
That is AMAZING tasting. Thank you Alton!
The perfect combination
10/22/2005 at 01:51pm
User: MICKY from San Francisco, CA User Rating:
This ice cream does not freeze hard. You can scoop it easily ever after it's been in the freezer for a week. And it tastes as good as any I've eaten. Very nice mouth feel. You can use any fruit preserve you like, so its flavor is very flexible. Like his show said, you must balance the sugar, liquid, and fat. This does that!
Just the Best
09/30/2005 at 08:04pm
User: eric from Ames, IA User Rating:
This was easy, contains no raw egg and tastes fantastic. Pricey with the cost of vanilla beans (I quadrupled the batch), but well worth the cost if you want premium ice cream. I will cut back on the peach preserves in a large batch next time, otherwise awesome.
Excellent and easy
09/14/2007 at 03:53pm
User: Andrew from Holly Springs, NC User Rating:
This is a VERY simple and VERY delicious vanilla ice cream. It also lends itself to other additions. I put chopped up Reese's Peanut Butter Cups in mine and it was delicious. Buy your vanilla beans online though otherwise the price is outrageous.
Chocolate Delight
09/11/2004 at 04:38pm
User: DREW from McKinney, TX User Rating:
This recipe is fantastic. To make the best Chocolate Ice Cream you have ever tasted use the same recipe, but instead of vanila: cook all other ingrediaents. While those are on your stove melt two 1 oz. squares of unsweetened chocolate baking squares, and stir it in to the pot. Some little bits of chocolate may settle in the fridge, but pour those in to your ice cream machine as well. They add great texture.
Awesome and easy to make
09/02/2006 at 12:20pm
User: Victor from Blacksburg, VA User Rating:
This ice cream is so much better than anything you can find in a store.
A Diet Danger :-)
08/28/2004 at 08:18am
User: KIMBERLY from Sicklerville, NJ User Rating:
This is the best vanilla bean ice cream ever! So simple, yet so creamy and delicious most people don't believe just how easy making ice cream is...especially with the new machines on the market. I use the vanilla ice cream as a base for other flavors, like banana, peach and with fun additions like choppped Oreos?. However, this recipe is NOT compatible with my diet! Thank goodness the batches are only 1.5 quarts! Got to go, my cream mix just hit 170?...
Turn the Lights Out Fantastic
08/25/2005 at 06:34pm
User: LINDA from Delran, NJ User Rating:
This ice cream is phenominal. HOWEVER, my boyfriend (now a chocoholic convert)and I found a way to make it even better...try 2 vanilla beans instead of one and you'll have the greatest vanilla ice cream of your life!! I know beans are kind of expensive but I got a good deal on a 1/4 lb bulk on www.thevanillashop.com - check it out...this ice cream is WELL-WORTH the investment!!
perfect
08/16/2004 at 04:03pm
User: JOE from Prattville , AL User Rating:
alton brown knows GOOD EATS. will make you not want to buy ice cream again
Simply delicious.
08/02/2004 at 01:16am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This ice cream was absolutely delicious and so easy to make. I've made it several times and eveyone that has tried it has loved it. It's a great basic recipe for adding other ingredients as well. Last time I made it, I traded out the peach preserves for strawberry and added some crushed, fresh strawberries just before putting in the ice cream freezer. Yum!
Excellent
07/31/2006 at 06:59pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This is some of the best home-made vanilla ice cream I've had. We took the mix camping and made it in an old hand-churn ice cream maker. Pure heaven when camping in 100 degree weather. Also, we made a double batch and instead of 2 vanilla beans, I used one vanilla bean plus vanilla sugar (a bit more economical) - just as tasty.
AWESOME VANILLA ICE CREAM
07/29/2006 at 10:08am
User: Evelyn from San Angelo, TX User Rating:
This is by far the best vanilla ice cream I have ever eaten. I will be making it again......AWESOME!!!
out of this world!!
07/22/2004 at 10:27pm
User: LOGAN from westerville , OH User Rating:
this was a really simple and delicous recipe that ruined my dads diet . don't let the peach preserves scare you because you cant even taste it .
07/19/2004 at 07:38pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Scale up?
07/09/2005 at 02:20am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Howdy, Been wanting to try this, but my ice cream maker is a 5 or 6 quart...any ideas on scaling up? We do pot lucks at work and I want to make enough for all of us 15 - 20.
Don't Need the Peach Preserves
07/06/2007 at 09:23am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
The first time I tried this, I followed the recipe exactly. It tasted wonderful, but the preserves left chunks of peaches. I gave it a shot without the peach preserves and it turned out just as good. I don't know why Alton has it in there, but I am sure he has a reason. I also made a batch omitting the vanilla bean, using vanilla sugar, and adding peppermint extract and mini chocolate chips- it turned out great. My next try will be chocolate. I like that this recipe tastes like premium ice cream (better) but is made with less fat. A lot of recipes call for more cream and egg yolks.
best ever
07/04/2004 at 08:28pm
User: GLORIA from Cottageville, SC User Rating:
I have waited for low sugar icecream and finally you have brought it to us. Thank you Gloria
Awsome
07/04/2004 at 06:57pm
User: MIKE from Muncy, PA User Rating:
I love it. It is so easy. I made it for a last minute party and I was the hit of the party. Alton Brown realy inspires me to cook.
Great Vanilla Ice Cream
06/27/2005 at 10:49pm
User: Revanelle from Oklahoma City, OK User Rating:
This recipe was so easy and fast I couldn't believe it. My grandchildren gave it rave reviews. It was such a treat especially when served in cones. This one gets a big thumbs up!!! Revanelle Oklahoma City, Okla.
awesome ice cream
06/23/2004 at 06:51pm
User: STEVE from colfax, CA User Rating:
This ice cream is the best recipe I have ever used. Everyone who tries it has the same reaction: "AWESOME ICE CREAM !!!!" And it is EASY to make. Thanks Alton !!!!
Phenomenal
06/14/2004 at 03:56pm
User: AMBER from Orlando, FL User Rating:
It doesn't get much more simple or basic than this. There's almost NO WAY to goof it up...
Mmmmmmm,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
06/12/2005 at 05:13pm
User: PATSY from Oviedo, FL User Rating:
My husband got a ice cream/sorbet maker for Christmas so we are always looking for recipes. This was without a doubt the best vanilla ice cream recipe we've made. I didn't have a vanilla bean so we substituted 1 1/2 tsp. of vanilla extract. Heated the ingredients in the morning, let it sit in the fridge all day, then made the ice cream at dinner time. It was ready for dessert. Awesome. And, yep, it's fattening-- that's why it's serious vanilla ice cream!
the best ever
06/11/2005 at 06:52pm
User: christina from staten island, NY User Rating:
This has to be the best ice cream ever.It is soooooooooooo creamy and easy to make.I also tried making it with adding fresh mango or strawberries FANTASTIC!!!!!!!!Thanks Alton this is surely a keeper.
Easy "Philly" Style Ice Cream
06/10/2004 at 05:55pm
User: KURT from Fishers, IN User Rating:
I had been trying "Custard" style recipes for months until I came across this recipe after the show. This recipe is easy and tastes great...don't be thrown off by the peach preserves, they don't affect the taste.
DROP DEAD DELICIOUS
04/27/2005 at 03:51pm
User: TONI from Boise, ID User Rating:
So easy and so good. Don't change a thing.
Best ever!
04/09/2005 at 09:27pm
User: SUSAN from Superior, CO User Rating:
This is the best home made ice cream I have ever had. So easy. Better than a lot of store bought.
This Ice Cream Rocks!
04/06/2006 at 03:00pm
User: Erin from Clarksville, TN User Rating:
This is seriously the best vanilla ice cream I have ever had! I was a little concerned with peack preserves as an ingredient...but it is so good! Alton - thank you for another wonderful recipe! You are a genius in the kitchen!
excellent stuff
03/14/2005 at 10:23pm
User: Jacob from Mesa, AZ User Rating:
ok, i have made This ice cream every i have made ice cream time since i've found this recepie, and everyone seems to absolutely love it. i highly recomend this to people who are looking for an awesome and delecious and smoothe and rich ice cream recepie.
Seriously Good Eats
02/23/2005 at 10:37pm
User: JIM from Hillside, IL User Rating:
Great Episode and Recipe. My first batch of (Mango) didn't harden enough for my taste and had a weak flavor. So for my second attempt (strawberry) I increased the amount of substituted preserves for sugar by another tablespoon and this time I got the bolder fruit flavor and firmer ice cream texture that I liked. Not only an easy and awesome ice cream recipe, but the show teaches us how to even make it better.
Oh So Good!!!
02/18/2008 at 01:14am
User: Barbara from Inglewood, CA User Rating:
I could not comprehend the peach perserves in the recipe, but I followed the recipe as given. It turned out to be the best vanilla ice cream I had tasted. It tasted like the old fashion kind of ice cream. Amazing!! Will definitly keep this easy recipe. Thanks Alton.
Fantastic!
02/08/2005 at 05:35pm
User: STACEY from Reno, NV User Rating:
We got our new ice cream maker a couple of months ago and have been making all different kinds of ice cream. This is my favorite recipe for vanilla ice cream. Easy! I don't have a thermometer right now (broke during the holiday candy season), but I just took the mixture to a simmer - when one bubble came to the surface I quickly took the mixture off the hot plate and it worked out great. This will be made many more times!!
maybe the machine
02/03/2005 at 08:35pm
User: DAVID from Denver, CO User Rating:
Maybe my machine (an Italian gelato maker) churns too strongly but this recipe has a LOT of butter fat (half and half and heavy cream) and made butter instead of ice cream for me. I prefer a recipe with less butter fat - it's better for you too.
The BEST vanilla ice cream I've ever made
01/06/2005 at 11:29pm
User: SUSAN from Evergreen, CO User Rating:
Absolutely delicious! So easy, too. It's so creamy and not too sweet. To add to perfection, I chopped up some Heath Bars and tossed them in before I put the freshly churned ice cream in the freezer. My husband and daughter loved it! I will certainly make this again. Can't wait to try adding berries or espresso powder or who knows what.
