It is less expensive to make your own ice cream plus you can have more fun, create family adventures, and control what goes in the ice cream. Here is a basic vanilla recipe. Add up to 1 cup of fruit puree for flavoring. The ice cream can be garnished with fresh fruit. We like to serve a scoop over bananas or add a cup of fresh berries.
There are many low-cost ice cream makers on the market or you can find a good deal on a sale or used compressor-style maker that chills it automatically.
Our research shows that you save about 30% by making your own ice cream.
Vanilla Ice Cream
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups heavy cream
- 1.5 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Ice Cream Maker: If your ice cream maker has a freezer bowl that needs to be frozen before use, ensure it's frozen according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- Mix the recipe base: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, whole milk, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until the sugar is completely dissolved.
- Assemble the Ice Cream Maker: Set up your ice cream maker according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- Add the cream mixture to the ice cream maker.
- Churn the Ice Cream: Start the ice cream maker and let it churn for about 20-35 minutes or until the mixture reaches a soft-serve consistency.
- Transfer to Storage Container: Transfer the churned ice cream into a freezer-safe container with a lid.
- Freeze: Place the container in the freezer and freeze for at least 4 hours or until the ice cream is firm.
- Scoop the ice cream and top with fruit. Enjoy!
Notes
Add up to 1 cup of fruit puree for flavor. Or serve 1/2 cup of ice cream with 1 cup of sliced fruit for a healthy treat.
It costs about $5 to make your own ice cream versus $7 or more for a store version
Nutrition Facts
Calories
292.62Fat
20.15 gSat. Fat
12.7 gCarbs
25.46 gFiber
0 gNet carbs
25.46 gSugar
25.62 gProtein
3.16 gSodium
34.02 mgCholesterol
63.9 mg