Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsLeo AnnapolisAlways Ice Cream Recipe

Always Ice Cream Recipe

Inspired by Leo Annapolis
Time3h
Serves6

vanilla, chocolate, vegan chocolate

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Ingredients

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Vanilla Ice Cream

Vegan Chocolate Ice Cream

Method

Vanilla Ice Cream

  1. 1

    Prepare the Base

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

  2. 2

    Chill the Mixture

    Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight for best results.

  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 ice cream to an airtight container and freeze for at least 4 hours to firm up before serving.

Chocolate Ice Cream

  1. 5

    Prepare the Base

    In a mixing bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, whole milk, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until smooth and the sugar is dissolved.

  2. 6

    Chill the Mixture

    Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 2 hours or until well chilled.

  3. 7

    Churn the Ice Cream

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

  4. 8

    Freeze

    Scoop the ice cream into an airtight container and freeze for at least 4 hours before serving.

Vegan Chocolate Ice Cream

  1. 9

    Prepare the Base

    In a mixing bowl, combine coconut milk, cocoa powder, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Whisk until fully combined and smooth.

  2. 10

    Chill the Mixture

    Cover and refrigerate for 1-2 hours to chill the mixture.

  3. 11

    Churn the Ice Cream

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

  4. 12

    Freeze

    Transfer to an airtight container and freeze for at least 4 hours before serving.

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