The Best (and Easiest) Ice Cream You’ll Ever Make

In a saucepan, combine 1 cup of heavy cream with the sugar and salt. If using a vanilla bean, add the seeds and pod to the mixture. Warm over medium heat until the sugar dissolves.

Remove from heat and stir in the remaining heavy cream, whole milk, and vanilla extract (if using).

Chill the mixture in the refrigerator until thoroughly cooled.

Once chilled, remove the vanilla pod if used. Pour the mixture into your ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions.

If adding mix-ins, incorporate them during the last few minutes of churning.

Transfer the ice cream to an airtight container and freeze until firm.