traditional homemade ice cream

We have a Fourth of July tradition in my family.  Every year, we make a batch of my mom's delicious homemade ice cream, pack it in an ice chest along with brownies and other deliciousness, and then enjoy our sugar rush while watching the town's fireworks show.  I love traditions.

I've featured homemade ice creams on this site before, but those are a bit different.  They are made custard-style, so they end up with that delicious smooth and creamy texture that you find in the best store-bought ice creams.  Mom's ice cream is the traditional kind - that irreplaceable, only-can-be-made-at-home ice cream.  It's delicious!

Traditional Homemade Ice Cream

• 6 eggs (or the equivalent of egg substitute)
• 2 cups sugar
• 1 t. vanilla
• 1/2 pint whipping cream
• milk (approximately 2 quarts)

Blend the eggs, sugar, and vanilla in a blender.  Add the whipping cream and blend until smooth.  Pour into a 4-quart ice cream maker, and then add enough milk to bring mixture to the fill line.  Freeze according to ice cream maker instructions.  (If you're cool, add Butterfinger.)