Helados Recipe
Vanilla or chocolate ice cream.
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Ingredients
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Ice Cream Base
Method
Preparation of Ice Cream Base
Mix the Dairy Ingredients
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the whole milk and heavy cream until well blended.
Add Sugar and Salt
Add the granulated sugar and a pinch of salt to the milk and cream mixture. Whisk until the sugar is completely dissolved.
Incorporate Flavor
For vanilla ice cream, stir in the vanilla extract. For chocolate ice cream, add the cocoa powder along with the vanilla extract and mix until smooth.
Chill the Mixture
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the mixture for at least 2 hours or until thoroughly chilled.
Churning the Ice Cream
Prepare Ice Cream Maker
Ensure your ice cream maker is assembled and ready for use according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Pour Mixture into Ice Cream Maker
Once chilled, pour the ice cream base into the ice cream maker.
Churn the Ice Cream
Turn on the ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions, usually about 20-25 minutes, or until the mixture thickens and resembles soft serve.
Transfer to Freezer-safe Container
Once the ice cream is churned, transfer it to a freezer-safe container and smooth the top with a spatula.
Freeze to Firm Up
Cover the container with a lid or plastic wrap and freeze for at least 4 hours or until firm.