Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsAl Forno RestaurantHand-churned Ice Cream Recipe

Hand-churned Ice Cream Recipe

Time1h
Serves4

Freshly made ice cream churned by hand.

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Ingredients

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Ice Cream Base

Method

Making Hand-Churned Ice Cream

  1. 1

    Prepare the Ice Cream Base

    In a large mixing bowl, combine heavy cream, whole milk, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Whisk until the sugar is dissolved.

  2. 2

    Churn the Ice Cream

    Pour the ice cream mixture into a hand-cranked ice cream maker. Churn according to the manufacturer's instructions until it reaches a soft-serve consistency, usually about 20-30 minutes.

  3. 3

    Freeze the Ice Cream

    Transfer the churned ice cream to an airtight container. Cover and freeze for at least 2 hours to firm up further before serving.

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