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A hand scooping creamy old-fashioned homemade vanilla ice cream with a metal scoop from a light blue container, showing rich texture and vanilla bean flecks.

10-Minute Prep No-Cook Vanilla Ice Cream (Gourmet Creamery Style)

Skip the stove and the tedious custard-making! With just 10 minutes of active prep, this old-fashioned vanilla ice cream relies on a brilliant no-cook base that delivers the thickest, creamiest, and most luxurious premium scoops right from your churn.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 15
Course: Dessert, Ice Cream
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 large pasteurized eggs room temperature
  • 4 cups half-and-half
  • 4 cups heavy whipping cream
  • ¾ cup all-natural cane sugar or granulated white sugar
  • ¾ cup light brown sugar packed
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste

Method
 

  1. In a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat the pasteurized eggs on medium-high speed until light, creamy, and frothy.
  2. Slowly pour in the cane sugar and light brown sugar. Beat on medium-high for 3 to 4 minutes until the sugars are completely dissolved and the texture is smooth.
  3. Lower the mixer speed and pour in the half-and-half, heavy whipping cream, pure vanilla extract, vanilla bean paste, and salt. Mix just until combined.
  4. Place the mixture in the refrigerator for 15 to 30 minutes to chill and allow the flavors to marry perfectly.
  5. Pour the chilled liquid into your ice cream maker (fill up to 2/3 full). Churn according to the manufacturer's instructions for 20 to 30 minutes until it reaches a thick, soft-serve consistency.

Notes

Pro-Tip for Storage: To prevent ice crystals, press a piece of parchment paper or plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the ice cream before sealing the airtight container.
Serving Note: Homemade ice cream freezes firmer than commercial brands. Let it thaw on the counter for 5–10 minutes before scooping for that perfect, effortless glide.