I splurged and bought myself a little present: an ice cream maker!
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Mine is a Cuisinart Pure Indulgence Ice Cream Maker. I tried it out recently and am sharing the results and recipe with you today!
I started with the basic: vanilla ice cream. This is my first ice cream maker and I’ve only ever made no-churn ice cream recipes in the past. Though they are yummy, there is something special about making ice cream in this machine. It was pretty simple and I plan to make more….lots more! Of course, I’ll share the fruits of my labour with all of you.
The recipe itself is only four ingredients. The whole milk and sugar and mixed together on low first and then vanilla extract and cream is stirred in. Then it’s time for the magic to happen. The mixture goes into the freezer bowl of your ice cream machine and it churns for about 25 minutes. You can even watch to see it take shape.
I placed the ice cream in some freezer containers and let it continue to freeze in the freezer for a good six hours. I prefer my ice cream a little on the firmer side. If you like soft serve ice cream, don’t leave it in the freezer as long.
It came out perfectly. John even said it was better than store bought ice cream. It’s so creamy, indulgent with a pure sweet flavour. I can’t wait to make more, but I need more freezer space and freezer containers!
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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups homogenized milk (whole milk)
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 3 cups table cream (heavy cream)
- 1 1/2 tbsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Beat milk and sugar on low speed with a mixer for 2 minutes. Stir in table cream and vanilla.
- Pour mixture into an ice cream maker. Turn the machine on and let mix for 25 minutes.
- Transfer ice cream to freezer proof air tight container. Freeze for at least 2 hours or longer.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 639Total Fat: 44gSaturated Fat: 28gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 139mgSodium: 65mgCarbohydrates: 57gFiber: 0gSugar: 54gProtein: 6g
Kaylin Zimmerman says
I have an ice cream maker, but haven’t really started using it – though I’ve been wanting to start for a while now! This sounds like the perfect way to get going, simple, but oh so good!
Angie Rose says
I’m such a fan of homemade ice cream! Definitely giving this a try!
Jennifer says
How many quarts, etc. does this recipe yield?
Stacie says
It makes about 1.5 quarts.
Kate says
This looks amazing! Can you make this with reduced fat milk? Would I have to change the recipe at all?
Stacie Vaughan says
Yes, you can use reduced fat milk. It just won’t be as creamy but should still taste yummy.
Gwen says
Can I use almond milk?
Stacie Vaughan says
Yes, you can.