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Homemade Ice Cream Hacks: 5 Must-Try Techniques Today


  • Author: Katarina
  • Total Time: PT30M
  • Yield: 1.5 quarts (approximately 12 servings) 1x

Ingredients

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    • 2 cups heavy cream

    • 1 cup whole milk

    • 1⁄2 cup granulated sugar

    • 1 tsp vanilla extract (or your preferred flavor)

    • Pinch of salt

For optional mix-ins, you can use:

    • Fresh fruit (berries, strawberries, etc.)

    • Nuts (like walnuts or almonds)

    • Candy pieces (like M&M’s or chopped candy bars)


Instructions

    1. Prepare Your Base: In a large mixing bowl, combine the heavy cream, whole milk, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt. Whisk until the sugar is fully dissolved.

    1. Chill the Base: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the mixture for at least 2 hours or overnight. This step ensures your ice cream churns to the creamiest consistency.

    1. Churn the Ice Cream: Pour the chilled base into your ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Most ice cream makers take about 20-30 minutes to churn a batch.

    1. Add Mix-Ins: During the last 2-3 minutes of churning, add your mix-ins. This ensures they’re evenly distributed throughout the ice cream.

    1. Freeze and Set: Transfer the churned ice cream to an airtight container and freeze for at least 2 hours to set. This will give it a scoopable consistency.

Notes

  • Mix-ins Increase Values: Adding mix-ins like chocolate chips, nuts, or candy will increase calories, sugar, fat, and sodium.
  • Estimates: Nutritional values are estimates and may vary based on specific ingredient brands and quantities.
  • Serving Size: Calculated per 1/12 of the recipe.
  • Prep Time: PT30M
  • Category: Dessert
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: approximately 12 servings
  • Calories: 3,600 kcal
  • Sugar: 64g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 200g
  • Saturated Fat: 120g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 56g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 200g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 24g
  • Cholesterol: 200mg

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