Jul 14 2026
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Ice Cream Recipe

Inspired by Barcelona Wine Bar
Time3h
Serves8

Choice of: Chocolate, Vanilla, Lemon Poppyseed Sorbet, Mango Sorbet

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Ingredients

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Chocolate Ice Cream

Vanilla Ice Cream

Lemon Poppyseed Sorbet

Method

Chocolate Ice Cream

  1. 1

    Prepare the Base

    In a medium saucepan, whisk together heavy cream, whole milk, sugar, cocoa powder, and a pinch of salt over medium heat until the mixture is warm and the sugar has dissolved.

  2. 2

    Chill the Mixture

    Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Let the mixture cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until completely chilled.

  3. 3

    Churn the Ice Cream

    Pour the chilled mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions until it reaches a soft-serve consistency.

  4. 4

    Freeze

    Transfer the churned ice cream to an airtight container and freeze for at least 4 hours or until firm.

Vanilla Ice Cream

  1. 5

    Prepare the Base

    In a medium saucepan, combine heavy cream, whole milk, sugar, and a pinch of salt over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves.

  2. 6

    Add Vanilla

    Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature and then refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

  3. 7

    Churn the Ice Cream

    Once chilled, pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn until it reaches a soft-serve consistency.

  4. 8

    Freeze

    Transfer to an airtight container and freeze for at least 4 hours until firm.

Lemon Poppyseed Sorbet

  1. 9

    Combine Ingredients

    In a saucepan, combine water and sugar over medium heat until the sugar dissolves completely.

  2. 10

    Add Lemon Juice

    Remove from heat and stir in the fresh lemon juice and poppy seeds. Let the mixture cool to room temperature.

  3. 11

    Chill the Mixture

    Refrigerate the mixture for 2 hours until completely chilled.

  4. 12

    Freeze the Sorbet

    Pour into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions until smooth. Transfer to an airtight container and freeze for several hours until firm.

Mango Sorbet

  1. 13

    Blend Ingredients

    In a blender, combine the chopped mango, lime juice, sugar, and water. Blend until smooth.

  2. 14

    Chill the Mixture

    Pour the mixture into a bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours until chilled.

  3. 15

    Churn the Sorbet

    Pour the chilled mango mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions until it reaches a smooth consistency.

  4. 16

    Freeze

    Transfer to an airtight container and freeze for several hours until firm.

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