Ice Cream Recipe
Choice of vanilla, chocolate, or strawberry.
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Flavoring Ingredients
Method
Base Preparation
- 1
Mix 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 and the mixture is well combined.
- 2
Chill the Base
Cover the mixing bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight for the best flavor.
Flavor Preparation
- 3
Prepare Chocolate Flavor
For chocolate ice cream, sift the cocoa powder into the chilled base mixture and whisk until fully incorporated.
- 4
Prepare Strawberry Flavor
For strawberry ice cream, puree the strawberries in a blender or food processor until smooth, then stir the puree into the chilled base mixture.
Churning and Freezing
- 5
Churn the Ice Cream
Pour the flavored base mixture into an ice cream maker. Process according to the manufacturer's instructions until it reaches a soft-serve consistency.
- 6
Freeze the Ice Cream
Transfer the churned ice cream to an airtight container and freeze for at least 4 hours, or until firm.