Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream in a Food Processor

On hot summer days, ice cream is a must! For those that love the taste of fresh, homemade ice cream but don't have an ice cream maker, there is an easy alternative out there. This delicious, from scratch ice cream uses only a zip lock bag and a food processor.  Your kids will have a blast watching this delicious ice cream made right before their eyes.  This ice cream is perfect when served with some homemade Hot Fudge Ice Cream Topping.

Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream in a Food Processor
((Printable Recipe))

Ingredients:
2 cups heavy cream
2 cups whole milk
3/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla
pinch of salt

Directions:
1. In a large bowl, whisk together all the ingredeints until the sugar is dissolved.

2. Pour the mixture into a 1 gallon zip lock freezer bag and seal.

3. Lay flat in the freezer

4. When the mixture is frozen, crumble it all into a food processor and mix until creamy.

5. Pour the mixture back into a storage container or a loaf pan and freeze until firm.

(Ice cream recipe from Emeril Lagasse.)
(Food processor technique from Chow. You can also watch a video of how they make it here.)