Jul 14 2026
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Assorted House Made Ice Cream & Sorbet Recipe

Inspired by Walker's Drive In
Time3h
Serves10

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Ingredients

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Ice Cream Base

Flavor Variations

Sorbet Base

Method

Ice Cream Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Ice Cream Base

    In a medium saucepan, combine heavy cream, whole milk, and granulated sugar. Heat over medium-low heat until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is hot but not boiling.

  2. 2

    Whisk the Egg Yolks

    In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg yolks. Slowly pour a small amount of the hot cream mixture into the yolks while whisking continuously to temper them.

  3. 3

    Combine and Cook

    Pour the tempered egg yolk mixture back into the saucepan with the cream mixture. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.

  4. 4

    Cool the Base

    Transfer the mixture to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until completely cool, about 2-4 hours.

Flavoring the Ice Cream

  1. 5

    Add Flavors

    Once the base is cool, divide it into portions for your desired flavors. For chocolate, whisk in cocoa powder. For strawberry, stir in pureed strawberries. For mint, mix in chopped mint leaves. For pistachio, fold in chopped pistachios. For coffee, blend in the brewed coffee.

  2. 6

    Churn the Ice Cream

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

  3. 7

    Freeze the Ice Cream

    Transfer the churned ice cream to airtight containers and freeze for at least 4 hours to firm up before serving.

Sorbet Preparation

  1. 8

    Make the Sorbet Base

    In a saucepan, combine fresh fruit juice, granulated sugar, and water. Heat over medium heat until the sugar is completely dissolved.

  2. 9

    Chill the Mixture

    Remove from heat and let the mixture cool to room temperature. Then refrigerate until completely cold, about 2-4 hours.

  3. 10

    Churn the Sorbet

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

  4. 11

    Freeze the Sorbet

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

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