Gather ingredients: heavy cream, whole milk, sugar, salt, vanilla extract (or other flavorings)
Optional add-ins: chocolate chips, fruit puree, cookie pieces, caramel, etc.
Combine in a bowl: 2 cups heavy cream, 1 cup whole milk, 1/2 to 3/4 cup sugar, 1/8 tsp salt, 1 to 2 tsp vanilla
Whisk until sugar dissolves
Chill mixture in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours (or overnight)
Pour into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions
Transfer churned ice cream to a container
Freeze 2 to 4 hours to firm up
Serve and store in the freezer, covered, for up to 1 to 2 weeks