House-made Ice Cream Or Sorbet Recipe
Indulge in our house-made ice cream or refreshing sorbet, crafted daily with the finest ingredients. Choose from a delightful selection of rich, creamy flavors or vibrant, fruity sorbets that burst with natural sweetness. Each scoop promises a velvety texture and an explosion of taste, making it the perfect treat to satisfy your sweet cravings. Enjoy a scoop (or two) of pure bliss!
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Ingredients
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Ice Cream or Sorbet Base
Method
Preparation and Churning
- 1
Ice Cream Base Preparation
In a medium saucepan, combine heavy cream, whole milk, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of sea salt over medium heat. Stir until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is heated through. Do not bring to a boil. Remove from heat and let it cool to room temperature.
- 2
Chill the Mixture
Once cooled, cover the mixture and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight until it's thoroughly chilled.
- 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
Freeze the Ice Cream
Transfer the churned ice cream to an airtight container and freeze for at least 4 hours until firm.
- 5
Sorbet Preparation (if making sorbet)
If making sorbet, blend fresh fruit and lemon juice in a blender until smooth. Sweeten to taste with sugar if necessary.
- 6
Churn the Sorbet
Pour the fruit mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions until it reaches a soft-serve consistency.
- 7
Freeze the Sorbet
Transfer the churned sorbet to an airtight container and freeze for at least 4 hours until firm.
