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Old-Fashioned Homemade Banana Ice Cream

A delightful homemade banana ice cream made with ripe bananas, heavy cream, and a touch of vanilla, perfect for warm days.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 270
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 pieces ripe bananas Choose speckled or brown bananas for the best flavor.
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar Make sure sugar is dissolved in the mixture.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch salt Enhances sweetness.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Peel and mash the bananas in a bowl until smooth.
  2. In a separate bowl, mix together the heavy cream, whole milk, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until the sugar is dissolved.
  3. Stir in the mashed bananas and a pinch of salt until well combined.
Churning
  1. Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions until it reaches soft-serve consistency.
Freezing
  1. Transfer the ice cream to a container and freeze for at least 4 hours or until firm.
Serving
  1. Serve and enjoy in bowls or cones, optionally garnished with crushed nuts or chocolate sauce.

Notes

Store the ice cream in an airtight container. It can last in the freezer for about 1 to 2 weeks.