Ice creams are generally served outside the comfort of our home. We usually get them at our local grocery stores and markets. This is not bad at all. But if you have the right ingredients, why not make your own in your kitchen?
Believe me, the process of making an ice cream is quite simple. Contrary to popular belief, this sweet and delicious dessert is actually a treat that you can create on a daily basis – not that you have to. However, during special occasions and parties, the presence of a homemade delicacy is a great way to add that ‘Wow’ factor. It is also a good companion for snacks like jerkies!
In this article, I will show you how to make vanilla ice cream. It is one of the most favorite ice cream flavors in the world today. Let us begin!
There are three ways to make ice cream at home. Note that neither of these approaches will require you to use an ice cream maker.
First method
Ingredients:
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Heavy cream (2 cups; cold)
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Condensed milk (14 ounces; refrigerated)
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Vanilla extract (1/2 teaspoon)
Step 1
Use an electric mixer to beat the heavy cream until just combined. After this, set the mixer on low speed to mix the vanilla, condensed milk and other flavorings you want to pour.
Step 2
Pour the entire mixture into an airtight, resealable container. You must cover it with plastic wrap before sealing the container. After this, place it in your freezer for about six hours or until the mixture becomes firm and creamy. As easy as this, you’ve already made delicious ice cream in your kitchen!
Second method
Ingredients:
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Whole milk (1 1/4 cup; cold)
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Granulated sugar (3/4 cup; chilled)
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Heavy cream (2 cups; cold)
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Vanilla extract (1 tablespoon)
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Salt (1/4 teaspoon)
Step 1
Use a large bowl and place it under an electric mixer. Next, put the sugar and milk in the bowl so that the mixer can beat the mixture well. You need to mix it until the granulated sugar dissolves. Specifically, it should only take you about two minutes to complete this task.
Step 2
After this, you can already pour the vanilla, salt and ice cream into the mixture. Stir them properly using your mixer. If all the ingredients have not been chilled, you should place the mixture in the refrigerator for about 10-15 minutes. When this is over, your ice cream will be ready for consumption.
Third method
Ingredients:
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Whole milk (1 1/4 cup; cold)
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Granulated sugar (3/4 cup; chilled)
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Heavy cream (2 cups; cold)
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Vanilla extract (1 tablespoon)
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Salt (1/4 teaspoon)
Step 1
Pour all of the mixture into a large baking dish. The latter must be deep enough so that it can contain all the ingredients. After this, place the baking dish in your freezer for about 40 minutes.
If the mixture begins to solidify, remove it from the freezer. Next, use a spatula to stir the mixture well. Place the baking dish back in the freezer after stirring.
Step 2
Continue with the procedure mentioned above for the next two hours. The interval should be every 30 minutes. This will ensure that you can stir the mixture properly so that its flavors combine. Alternatively, you can use a blender or hand mixer to perform this process.
After the last mix, put the mix back into your freezer and let it freeze there for 20 minutes. Your ice cream should be ready after this!
Conclution
These are the methods you can apply to make ice cream at home. Although they are simple, you will be amazed at the kind of flavors they can produce! You will be glad you were able to make your favorite dessert without stressing yourself too much!