Memorial Day Homemade Ice Cream
Memorial Day Homemade Ice Cream is a creamy, irresistible treat that’s quick to make and perfect for summer celebrations. Delight your family and friends with this customizable dessert!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 6 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
- Your favorite mix-ins (e.g., chocolate chips, crushed cookies, or fresh fruits)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the heavy cream and whole milk until smooth.
- Stir in the granulated sugar and salt until fully dissolved.
- Add the vanilla extract and whisk briefly to combine.
- Cover the mixture with plastic wrap and chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour.
- Pour the chilled mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to manufacturer instructions (about 20-30 minutes).
- During the last few minutes of churning, add your chosen mix-ins.
- Transfer the churned ice cream to an airtight container and freeze for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- For a unique twist, substitute vanilla extract with almond or hazelnut flavoring.
- Experiment with different mix-ins for variety—try adding fresh fruit or spices like cinnamon for a special touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg