Maola’s OG Vanilla Ice Cream

When it comes to ice cream, sometimes the most timeless flavors are the most satisfying. Our OG Vanilla Ice Cream is a celebration of what makes this treat so special: real milk, a touch of sugar, and the unmistakable warmth of vanilla.

Using Maola Whole Milk gives this homemade vanilla its ultra-smooth texture and rich, creamy flavor. Unlike complicated recipes with long ingredient lists, this one keeps it simple: just milk, vanilla, sugar, and a pinch of salt. That’s all you need to create something delicious.

Vanilla ice cream has been a favorite for generations, not just because of its versatility, but because when done right, it’s perfection on its own. Whether you’re making sundaes, adding a scoop to a pie, or serving it straight up, starting with fresh, local dairy makes all the difference.

And if you’re using a home ice cream maker, you’ll love how this base spins into a smooth, scoopable texture — no cream required. Just top it with a swirl of Maola Whip and dig in.

From farm to freezer, this is ice cream made with real ingredients, smooth texture, local Maola milk, and undeniably delicious flavor.

Ingredients

2 cups Maola Whole Milk

5 tsp vanilla extract

1/3 cup granulated sugar

Pinch of salt

Equipment

Tabletop Ice Cream Maker

Pint Container

Bowl

Instructions

Mix all ingredients in a bowl until sugar is fully dissolved.

Pour into a pint container.

Freeze for 24 hours (keep flat).

Spin on “Ice Cream” (or similar) mode.

If crumbly, add 1–2 tbsp milk and re-spin.

Optional: Top with Maola Whip!

A bowl of vanilla ice cream next to whole milk glass and cartons of Maola whole milk

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