Old Fashioned Vanilla Ice Cream

By LimericksLady

Ingredients

• 6 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 2 1/3 c sugar
• 4 c milk
• 2 c half-and-half
• 1/4 t salt
• 2 1/2 T vanilla extract
• 3 c whipping cream

Preparation

Step 1

1. Combine first 3 ingredients in a large saucepan; cook over low heat, stirring constantly, 25 to 30 minutes or until mixture thickens and coats a spoon; chill.*(See Note below)

2. Stir in half-and-half and remaining ingredients; pour into freezer container of a 5-quart hand-turned or electric freezer.

3. Freeze according to manufacturer's instructions.

4. Serve immediately, or spoon into an airtight container and freeze until firm.