Description
A simple and delightful homemade ice cream recipe perfect for Memorial Day celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Optional mix-ins: chocolate chips, fruit pieces, or nuts
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine heavy cream and whole milk. Whisk until smooth.
- Gradually whisk in sugar and salt until fully dissolved.
- Stir in vanilla extract.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Pour the chilled mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to manufacturer instructions until thickened.
- If using mix-ins, gently fold them into the thickened ice cream.
- Transfer to an airtight container and freeze for about 4 hours or until firm.
Notes
- Make sure to chill the mixture thoroughly for the best texture.
- Feel free to experiment with different mix-ins to customize your ice cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Ice Cream Maker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Memorial Day, Homemade Ice Cream, Summer Dessert