Ice Cream Business

 

Making ice cream at home can be a fun and rewarding activity. Here's a basic recipe for making homemade ice cream using an ice cream maker:

Ingredients:

2 cups heavy cream

1 cup whole milk

3/4 cup granulated sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

Prepare the Ice Cream Base:

In a mixing bowl, combine the heavy cream and whole milk. Mix well.

Gradually add the granulated sugar to the milk and cream mixture. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.

Add the vanilla extract and mix again to combine.

Chill the Mixture:

Cover the mixing bowl with plastic wrap or a lid.

Place the mixture in the refrigerator and let it chill for at least 2-4 hours or overnight. Chilling the mixture thoroughly helps improve the texture and flavor of the ice cream.

Assemble and Prepare the Ice Cream Maker:

Before using your ice cream maker, make sure the bowl is thoroughly frozen according to the manufacturer's instructions. This typically requires freezing the bowl for about 24 hours in advance.

Churn the Ice Cream:

Once the ice cream base is chilled and the ice cream maker bowl is frozen, assemble the ice cream maker.

Start the ice cream maker and pour the chilled mixture into the machine's bowl.

Allow the mixture to churn and freeze according to the manufacturer's instructions. This usually takes around 20-30 minutes. The ice cream will start to thicken and take on a soft, creamy texture.

Add Mix-ins (Optional):

During the last few minutes of churning, you can add your favorite mix-ins, such as chocolate chips, nuts, fruit pieces, or cookie chunks. The ice cream maker will evenly distribute the mix-ins throughout the ice cream.

Transfer and Harden:

Once the ice cream reaches a soft-serve consistency, transfer it to an airtight container.

Press a piece of plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the ice cream to prevent ice crystals from forming.

Place the container in the freezer and allow the ice cream to harden for several hours or overnight.

Serve and Enjoy:

Once the ice cream has hardened, scoop it into bowls or cones and serve.

Garnish with additional toppings if desired.