Ice Cream Recipe
Vanilla / Strawberry / Chocolate
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Ingredients
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Ice Cream Base
Flavor Variants
Method
Ice Cream Base Preparation
Mix Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, whole milk, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until the sugar is completely dissolved.
Chill the Mixture
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the mixture for at least 2 hours or overnight for best results.
Flavor Variants Preparation
Prepare Strawberry Ice Cream
After chilling the base, take a portion of the mixture (about 2 cups) and fold in the pureed strawberries until well combined.
Prepare Chocolate Ice Cream
For the chocolate variant, take another portion of the mixture (about 2 cups) and whisk in the cocoa powder until fully incorporated.
Churning and Freezing
Churn the Ice Cream
Pour the vanilla, strawberry, and chocolate mixtures separately into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions until the ice cream reaches a soft-serve consistency.
Freeze the Ice Cream
Transfer the churned ice cream to airtight containers and freeze for at least 4 hours or until firm.