Description
Celebrate Memorial Day with this creamy homemade ice cream, perfect for warm days and sharing with loved ones. Enjoy a scoop of happiness!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Optional add-ins: chocolate chips, fresh fruit, or nuts
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together heavy cream, whole milk, sugar, and salt until smooth.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Cover the mixture and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Pour the chilled mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to manufacturer’s instructions (about 20-25 minutes).
- Gently fold in any desired add-ins.
- Transfer the ice cream to an airtight container and freeze for at least 4 hours until firm.
Notes
- Chill your mixing bowl and utensils before preparing the base for creamier texture.
- Experiment with flavors like mint chocolate chip or strawberry basil to personalize your treat.
- Store ice cream in an airtight container; let it sit at room temperature briefly before serving for easier scooping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 80mg