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Homemade Ice Cream

Avatar photoRhonda Cawthorn
If you've never made your own ice cream, please, make this luscious, velvety, rich, creamy, cold Homemade Ice Cream now--it's happiness in a scoop times ten.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 6 hours 45 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 365 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • Optional: pinch of salt
  • Optional add-ins: chocolate chips brownie bites, cookie chunks...

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, whisk together heavy cream, whole milk, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and salt (optional). Make sure sugar is dissolved before stopping.
  • Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
  • Pour the chilled mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions, about 20-30 minutes, or until it thickens to a soft serve texture. Add optional add-ins at this stage.
  • Transfer the ice cream to a freezer-safe container and freeze for at least 4 hours, or until firm.
  • To serve, let the ice cream sit at room temperature for 10 minutes to soften before scooping.

Nutrition

Calories: 365kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 4gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 19gSodium: 37mg
Keyword Homemade Ice Cream
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