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Easy Ice Cream

A simple and customizable homemade ice cream that’s perfect for warm days, made without any fancy equipment.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • a pinch salt

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, whole milk, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt.
  2. Mix until the sugar is fully dissolved, about 2-3 minutes of vigorous whisking.
  3. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the mixture for at least 2 hours.
Freezing
  1. Pour the chilled mixture into a suitable container or a loaf pan and place it in the freezer.
  2. Allow it to freeze for about 4-6 hours, or until firm.
Serving
  1. Once frozen, scoop your homemade ice cream into bowls and top with your favorite syrups and toppings.

Notes

For variations, consider adding cocoa powder for chocolate flavor or fruit puree for different tastes. Store in a sealed container in the freezer for up to 2 weeks.