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Ice Cream

A creamy and delicious frozen dessert made from milk, cream, sugar, and flavorings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract or any flavoring of choice
Optional Mix-ins
  • 1 cup chocolate chips or any other mix-ins like fruits or nuts

Method
 

Prepare the Base
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, whole milk, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until the sugar is dissolved.
  2. Cover the mixture and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight for best results.
Churn the Ice Cream
  1. Pour the chilled mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions until it reaches a soft-serve consistency.
  2. If using, add chocolate chips or other mix-ins during the last few minutes of churning.
Freeze
  1. Transfer the ice cream to an airtight container and freeze for at least 2 hours to firm up.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 3gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 11gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 150mgSugar: 18gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For a richer flavor, you can use more cream and less milk. Experiment with different flavorings and mix-ins to create your perfect ice cream.

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