Jul 09 2026

Ice Cream Or Sorbet Recipe

Time3h
Serves6

Make Ice Cream Or Sorbet Recipe in just 3h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

Flavor Ingredients (for Ice Cream)

Flavor Ingredients (for Sorbet)

Method

Ice Cream Preparation

  1. 1

    Mix Base Ingredients

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

  2. 2

    Add Flavor Ingredients

    If making chocolate ice cream, stir in the chocolate syrup, chopped nuts, and chocolate chips into the base mixture. For other flavors, adjust as desired.

  3. 3

    Chill the Mixture

    Cover the mixture and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight to ensure it is cold before churning.

  4. 4

    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.

  5. 5

    Freeze the Ice Cream

    Transfer the churned ice cream to an airtight container and freeze for at least 4 hours until it firms up.

Sorbet Preparation

  1. 6

    Prepare the Fruit Mixture

    In a blender, combine the fresh fruit puree, lemon juice, and water. Blend until smooth.

  2. 7

    Sweeten to Taste

    Taste the mixture and add additional sugar if desired. Blend again until mixed.

  3. 8

    Chill the Mixture

    Pour the mixture into a bowl, cover, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours until cold.

  4. 9

    Churn the Sorbet

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

  5. 10

    Freeze the Sorbet

    Transfer the churned sorbet to an airtight container and freeze for at least 4 hours until it firms up.

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