Vanilla Ice Milk

Nov 3, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

Dessert Ice cream frozen desserts Vanilla: Extract Easy

Ice milk is a frozen dairy dessert made like ice cream but with far less milk fat, so it tastes lighter and cleaner. This version uses whole milk with a little half-and-half and nonfat milk powder to keep it scoopable without eggs. Makes 8 scoops in about 4 hr 40 min.

Prep 15 min

Cook 25 min

Cooling 4 hr

Total 4 hr 40 min

Yield 8 scoops

Diet Gluten free

Ingredients

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2 ½ cups (600 ml)whole milk
½ cup (120 ml)half-and-half
⅔ cup (130 g)granulated sugar
3 ½ tbsp (30 g)nonfat dry milk powder
2 tbsp (40 g)light corn syrup
1 pinchfine salt
2 tsp (10 ml)pure vanilla extract

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Instructions

Whisk the sugar and milk powder together in a medium saucepan, then whisk in the milk, half-and-half, corn syrup and salt.
Warm over medium heat, stirring often, until the sugar and milk powder dissolve and the milk is steaming but not simmering, about 5 minutes (about 150 F / 65 C).
Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla.
Pour into a bowl set over ice water and stir for a few minutes, then cover and refrigerate until fully cold, at least 4 hours or overnight.
Churn in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer's directions until it looks like thick soft-serve, 20 to 25 minutes.
Transfer to a chilled container, press parchment on the surface and freeze until scoopable, at least 4 hours.
Let it sit on the counter for 5 minutes before scooping.

Tips

Make sure the base is very cold before churning; a warm base turns icy.
Low fat means more ice crystals, so eat it within a few days for the best texture.
The milk powder and corn syrup are what keep it smooth, so do not skip them.
Good with fresh fruit.

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Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make vanilla ice milk?

Plan on 15 minutes of prep and 25 minutes of cooking, plus 4 hours to chill. The recipe makes 8 scoops.

How should I store vanilla ice milk?

Freeze in an airtight container with parchment pressed on the surface for up to 1 week.

Can I make vanilla ice milk ahead?

Yes. It needs time to chill and set, so it is a good one to make the day before you serve it.

Can I use a different form of vanilla?

Yes. This recipe uses 2 tsp pure vanilla extract (10 ml). Each teaspoon of pure vanilla extract can be swapped for 1 teaspoon of vanilla bean paste, the seeds of half a vanilla bean, or 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla powder. Paste and seeds add the classic dark specks.

Serve it with fresh fruit.

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Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 8 servings this recipe makes.

150 Calories / serving

4.5g Fat

24.8g Carbs

3.1g Protein

22.7g Sugar

Whole recipe (8 servings): ~1200 cal · 36g fat · 198g carbs · 25g protein · 182g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.