This Genius Hack Makes It So Easy To Make Homemade Ice Cream
During the summer, ice cream makes up approximately half of our diet. Nothing tastes better on scorchingly hot days, and it's easy to eat an entire pint before realizing what's happened. Having the creamy, frozen treat on hand at all times is a must, so you might as well make the stuff yourself! Here's why you need to learn how to make no-churn ice cream method, ASAP.
You probably already have the ingredients.
We're all about recipes with minimal ingredients, and a basic no-churn ice cream base only calls for three simple things: Heavy cream, sweetened condensed milk, and vanilla extract. Check your fridge and pantry-chances are you're already on your way to a bowl of creamy bliss.
You don't need an ice cream maker.
We would all love to have a fancy contraption that churns out silky scoops with the press of a button...but the reality is, ice cream machines are expensive and they take up lots of precious space in your kitchen. Plus, you don't need one! Sweetened condensed milk is the key ingredient with this method because it helps you achieve the creamy consistency of classic ice cream without any extensive mixing.
The process is insanely easy.
Here's a step-by-step for a basic vanilla base: Whip 2 cups heavy cream on high until stiff peaks form, about 3 minutes. Stir in 1 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Pour mixture into a 9"-x-5" loaf pan and freeze until firm, at least 6 hours. That's it-now sit back and wait!
It will save you money.
The simple ingredients that go into this ice cream are super cheap, and give you more bang for your buck than a pint of the pre-made stuff. Whip up a batch and scoop it right out of the loaf pan into individual dishes when it's time to serve. There will be plenty to go around, unlike with a pint of Ben & Jerry's, which you're definitely going to finish by yourself.
The flavor possibilities are endless.
You won't find the combinations we dreamed up in a typical scoop shop! Switch up the flavors based on the seasons, your mood, or just what you have laying around in the pantry. Incorporating different flavors doesn't complicate the process either-for most recipes, just fold the flavor component into the whipped cream along with the condense milk and vanilla. Whip up your own original batch, or get inspired by these stellar concoctions: Strawberry Shortcake, Hot Chocolate, Red Velvet, Cookie Butter, Brownie Batter, Mudslide, Eggnog and Pumpkin Pie.
You can get crazy with the mix-ins.
Since you're mixing this by hand, you won't have to worry about your machine seizing up due to topping overload. Transform basic vanilla ice cream with fun mix-ins like fresh or frozen fruit, chunks of pound cake, cookie crumbles, chopped candy pieces and anything else your heart desires. Here are some of our favorite creations: Oreogasm, Cookie Monster, Thin Mint, Peppermint Bark, Dunkaroos, Sugar Cookie Dough, and Robin's Egg.
Summer is coming...
And it's gonna be a hot one! Test out a few flavors and get a head start on stocking up your freezer-you won't regret it.
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