Making ice cream at home is a fun and rewarding activity that allows you to experiment with flavors, textures, and ingredients while avoiding artificial additives found in store-bought options.
For a simple vanilla ice cream, whisk these ingredients together until the sugar dissolves, then churn the mixture in an ice cream maker until it reaches a creamy consistency.
If you don’t have an ice cream maker, you can use the freeze-and-stir method by placing the mixture in a shallow dish, freezing it, and stirring every 30 minutes until it firms up.
Beyond vanilla, you can get creative with flavors by adding cocoa powder, fruit purees, cookie crumbs, or even crushed candy bars.
Those looking for a dairy-free option can use almond or cashew milk as a base. Another fun approach is making no-churn ice cream by whipping heavy cream and folding it into sweetened condensed milk before freezing.
If you enjoy hands-on activities, try the ice-and-salt bag method, where you shake a sealed bag of ice cream mixture inside a larger bag filled with ice and salt until it firms up.
The possibilities for homemade ice cream are endless, allowing you to customize flavors and textures to suit your taste.
Whether making it for a family gathering or a solo treat, DIY ice cream is a delicious and satisfying way to enjoy a frozen dessert.