Description
Creamy homemade ice cream is the perfect summer treat, bringing back nostalgic memories of sunny days and backyard gatherings. With just a few basic ingredients and an ice cream maker, you can create rich, velvety ice cream in delightful flavors that will impress family and friends. Whether you indulge in classic vanilla or experiment with vibrant fruit blends, each scoop promises a refreshing escape from the heat. Dive into making this easy-to-follow recipe that turns warm days into frosty celebrations!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh berries or 1/4 cup cocoa powder (optional for flavor variations)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Base: In a large bowl, whisk together heavy cream, whole milk, sugar, and vanilla extract until sugar is dissolved.
- Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to ensure the mixture is cold.
- Churn: Pour the chilled mixture into your ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions until it reaches a soft-serve consistency.
- Add Flavors: If using mix-ins like berries or cocoa powder, stir them in during the last few minutes of churning.
- Freeze: Transfer to an airtight container and freeze for at least 4 hours until firm.
- Serve: Scoop into bowls or cones, adding toppings as desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes (churning)
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 80mg