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Bowl of homemade ice cream with various toppings and flavors

Homemade Ice Cream

A delightful treat that's easy to make at home, allowing you to customize flavors and control ingredients for a deliciously creamy dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, Frozen Treat
Cuisine: American
Calories: 270
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 2 cups heavy cream Chilled for better texture
  • 1 cup whole milk Chilled for better texture
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar Adjust for desired sweetness
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch salt Enhances flavor

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, whole milk, sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until the sugar is dissolved.
  2. Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions.
  3. Once it reaches a soft-serve consistency, transfer it to an airtight container and freeze for at least 4 hours or until firm.
  4. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

For added flavors, consider mixing in crushed cookies, fresh fruit purees, or chocolate chips during the last minutes of churning. Store in an airtight container with parchment paper to prevent ice crystals.
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