Description
Memorial Day Homemade Ice Cream is a creamy, refreshing treat that brings joy to summer gatherings. Easy to make and customizable, it’s the perfect dessert for warm 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
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
- Consider using almond milk or coconut milk for a dairy-free version.
- Allow ice cream to sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes before scooping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 85mg