Homemade ice cream

Homemade ice cream is a delightful treat that you can easily make in your own kitchen. With just a few simple ingredients and some basic techniques, you can create a creamy, delicious dessert that will impress family and friends. This guide will walk you through the entire process, from gathering ingredients to serving your homemade ice cream.

Ingredients

To make a classic vanilla ice cream, you will need:

• 2 cups heavy whipping cream (about 480 ml)
• 1 cup whole milk (about 240 ml)
• ½ to ¾ cup granulated sugar (adjust based on your sweetness preference)
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract (or the seeds from one vanilla bean)

Cooking Guide and Instructions

Step 1: Prepare Your Equipment

1. Chill the Bowl: If you are using an ice cream maker, place the bowl in the freezer for at least 24 hours before making the ice cream.
2. Gather Your Ingredients: Ensure all ingredients are cold for the best texture.

Step 2: Combine Ingredients

1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the heavy whipping cream, whole milk, sugar, and vanilla extract until the sugar is fully dissolved. This should take about 2-3 minutes.

Step 3: Churn the Ice Cream

1. Pour the mixture into your ice cream maker. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for churning. Typically, this takes about 20-30 minutes until it reaches a soft-serve consistency.

Step 4: Freeze

1. Transfer the churned ice cream into a freezer-safe container (like a loaf pan). Smooth out the top and cover with plastic wrap or a lid.
2. Freeze for at least 4 hours, or until firm.

Serving Suggestions

• Before serving, let the ice cream sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes to soften slightly for easier scooping.
• Serve with toppings like chocolate sauce, fresh fruits, or crushed cookies for added flavor and texture.

Useful Tips and Notes

• Adjust Sweetness: Feel free to adjust the amount of sugar based on your taste preferences.
• Mix-ins: Consider adding mix-ins like chocolate chips, nuts, or fruit during the last few minutes of churning for extra flavor.
• Storage: Homemade ice cream can be stored in an airtight container in the freezer for up to two weeks.

Nutritional Information

Here’s a breakdown of calories per serving (approximately 133 grams):

• Calories: 309
• Carbohydrates: 21g
• Protein: 4g
• Fat: 23g
• Saturated Fat: 15g
• Cholesterol: 75mg
• Sugar: 22g

This nutritional information is based on using full-fat ingredients and may vary depending on specific brands and quantities used.

Calorie Count Calculation

To calculate total calories for this recipe:

1. Heavy Whipping Cream (2 cups): Approximately 1706 calories (853 calories per cup).
2. Whole Milk (1 cup): Approximately 150 calories.
3. Sugar (¾ cup): Approximately 600 calories (800 calories per cup).

Total Calories = $1706+150+600=2456$ calories for the entire batch.If you divide this into about six servings, each serving would contain approximately 24566≈40962456​≈409 calories.

Conclusion

Making homemade ice cream is not only fun but also allows you to customize flavors to your liking! Whether you’re enjoying it on a hot summer day or as a comforting dessert, this recipe is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. For more mouth-watering recipes like this one, be sure to purchase our eBook filled with delicious ideas! Also, don’t miss out on pre-ordering our upcoming cookbook “Deliciously Fit,” featuring healthy meal options perfect for weight loss while still being incredibly tasty!