Let me tell you a love story. It starts with a trip to the freezer aisle at the grocery store and ends with a pint of ice cream in my possession — to cherish, care for, and devour in the night. But as much as I love my little excursions to browse the ice-cream aisle, there's something about making it from scratch that also gets me excited. Even though you have to put in some work, just think of the smooth and sugary treat that awaits you on the other side.
Not to freak you out, but there are approximately one million recipes for ice cream. Some swear by an ice-cream maker to deliver the best frozen desserts, while others, quite literally, make a single-serving of ice cream in a plastic bag. And depending on your preferences and dietary habits, you may lean toward different styles of ice cream. For example, there are different types of ice-cream bases: custard ice-cream base, a Philadelphia-style base, an egg-free base, or a no-churn base (aka no ice-cream maker required). Ahead, we walk you through the steps to create no-churn vanilla ice cream at home using just three ingredients, but feel free to add things (Reese's Peanut Butter Cup chunks, anyone?) and customize it however you like!