Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream

Desserts

3 eggs; lightly beaten
1 1/8 cups sugar
2 cups milk
1 cup half and half
1/8 tablespoon salt
1 1/4 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups whipping cream

Combine first 3 ingredients in a large saucepan. Cook mixture over low heat, stirring constantly, 25-30 minutes or until mixture thickens and will coat a spoon. Cover and chill. Stir in half and half and remaining ingredients. Pour into the container of a 2.5 quart freezer. Freeze according to mfg. instructions Serve immediately or spoon into airtight container and freeze until firm.