As the temperatures continue to rise and Brits bask in the hot weather, many will be enjoying huge scoops of ice cream to keep themselves cool and get themselves in the summer mood. While you can easily buy a nice tub from the supermarket or wait for the local ice cream van to park up across the road, there is no better time than now to try out this easy homemade vanilla ice cream recipe.

The recipe promises to give those who attempt it a "beautifully smooth and creamy result," and according to those who have tested it out, the results do not disappoint at all.

The recipe shared on BBC Good Food, has a five out of five star rating with people branding it as "perfect" and "ultra delicious". One person wrote: "Wow, the best recipe for vanilla ice cream."

Another said: "This recipe is my number one ice-cream recipe. It is always a perfect outcome, can't recommend enough."

While the recipe does involve the use of an ice cream maker, it also provides instructions on how to make it by hand, meaning everyone has the chance to try it out.

Ingredients

• 284mml carton double cream
• 300ml full fat milk
• 115g golden caster sugar
• 1 vanilla pod
• 3 large free-range egg yolks

Have lots of ice cubes at the ready.