Use high-quality vanilla: Pure vanilla extract or vanilla bean seeds make a big difference. Don’t rush the chilling step: The colder your base, the smoother the ice cream.

After freezing, your homemade vanilla ice cream is ready to be enjoyed. Scoop it into bowls or cones and savor the creamy, ...

With an infinite number of ice cream flavors to make, you might think vanilla would not be high on our list to perfect. But our Ugandan Vanilla Bean Ice Cream is no ordinary vanilla ice cream.

We chose to focus on vanilla ice cream, though some brands offer a few vanilla options (homemade vanilla, old-fashioned vanilla, vanilla bean), in which case we tried whichever one was closest to ...

The ice cream was very good, with vanilla-bean and dairy flavors. The frozen dessert? Just OK, with a generic vanilla flavor and gummy texture. It also left a slick coating in the mouth.