Memorial Day Homemade Ice Cream
Indulge in a creamy, delightful homemade ice cream that brings joy to your Memorial Day celebrations. This easy recipe is perfect for summer gatherings and can be customized with your favorite mix-ins.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: Churning time varies
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: About 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churning
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Optional add-ins: chocolate chips, fresh fruit, or nuts
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, whole milk, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until fully combined.
- Cover the mixture and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Pour the chilled mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions (about 20-25 minutes) until thick and creamy.
- Gently fold in any desired add-ins when the mixture reaches soft-serve consistency.
- Transfer to an airtight container and freeze for at least 4 hours until firm.
Notes
- For a dairy-free option, substitute coconut milk or almond milk.
- Experiment with different flavors like mint or fruit purees for unique variations.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 80mg