Ice Cream Recipe

Who can resist the smooth and sweet taste of ice cream? While it's convenient to buy ice cream from the store, the trip can sometimes feel like a hassle. So why not try making it yourself at home? Today’s recipe will show you how to whip up delicious ice cream in no time.

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POSTED:09/13/2024
Level:Easy
Yield:2-3 servings
Total:3 hr 30 min
(includes chilling time)
Active:30 min

Making homemade ice cream is actually easier than you might think, and it only requires three simple ingredients. Below is a detailed tutorial where we’ll walk you through all the tips and tricks for creating this delicious treat.

1.How to Make Homemade Ice Cream?

Here’s a brief overview of the steps. For the detailed tutorial, see below:

Separate the egg whites from the yolks.

Add sugar to the egg yolks and mix well.

Add water and continue mixing.

Heat the egg mixture over low heat, stirring continuously until it thickens.

Cool the egg mixture by placing it in an ice bath.

Whip the heavy cream until it forms stiff peaks and is smooth.

Gradually fold the whipped cream into the egg mixture until well combined.

Pour the mixture into a container, cover with plastic wrap, and freeze for 3 hours.

2.Ingredients

Here are the 3 ingredients needed to make homemade ice cream:

Eggs: You’ll need 3 eggs.

Heavy Cream: Use heavy cream for a rich and creamy texture.

Sugar: Granulated sugar adds sweetness to the ice cream.

3.How to Store Homemade Ice Cream?

Homemade ice cream has a shorter shelf life compared to store-bought varieties. It’s best to store it in an airtight container, a recycled ice cream tub, or a resealable freezer bag. For the best taste and texture, try to enjoy it as soon as possible.

4.What to Pair with Ice Cream

You can enhance homemade ice cream with a variety of delicious toppings, such as chocolate syrup, caramel sauce, or fruit compote. It also pairs wonderfully with fruit crisps or fruit pie, adding extra layers of flavor and texture. For an impressive presentation, serve the ice cream in store-bought or homemade waffle cones, combining both style and taste.

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INGREDIENTS

MAIN INGREDIENTS

  • 3 eggs

ACCESSORIES

  • 195g heavy cream
  • 40g granulated sugar
  • 25g water

DIRECTIONS

STEP 1

Start by separating the egg whites from the yolks of the three eggs.

Separate egg whites from yolks for the recipe.

STEP 2

Add 40 grams of granulated sugar to the egg yolks.

Add 40g sugar to egg yolks for recipe.

STEP 3

Use a whisk to mix the egg yolks and sugar until well combined.

Whisk egg yolks and sugar until well combined.

STEP 4

Next, add 25 grams of water and continue to mix until smooth.

Add 25g water, mix until smooth.

STEP 5

Pour the mixture into a saucepan and heat over low heat, stirring continuously to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pan.

Tip:

Keep stirring constantly to avoid the egg mixture from burning.

Stir egg mixture in saucepan over low heat to prevent burning.

STEP 6

Heat until the egg mixture thickens to a sticky consistency, as shown in the picture.

Heat egg mixture until thick and sticky as shown in picture.

STEP 7

Cool the egg mixture by placing it in an ice bath.

Cool egg mixture quickly by setting it in ice water bath.

STEP 8

Prepare 195 grams of heavy cream and whip it with a mixer on high speed for 2 minutes.

Whip 195g heavy cream for 2 mins

STEP 9

Continue whipping for an additional minute until the cream forms clear peaks and is smooth.

Whip cream until peaks form and it's smooth.

STEP 10

Fold one-third of the whipped cream into the egg mixture, mixing until well combined.

Mix egg mixture with whipped cream, folding gently until well combined.

STEP 11

Add the remaining whipped cream and continue to fold until evenly mixed.

Fold whipped cream into mixture for even consistency.

STEP 12

Ensure the mixture is smooth and free of lumps.

Ensure smooth, lump-free mixture.

STEP 13

Pour the mixture into a prepared container.

Pour mixture into container.

STEP 14

Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 3 hours.

Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 3 hours.

STEP 15

After 3 hours, remove from the fridge, and your homemade ice cream is ready to enjoy.

Homemade ice cream ready in 3 hours after chilling.

Recipe analyzer

  • Recipes: Ice Cream Recipe
  • Main Ingredients:4
  • Servings per recipe:1
  • Servings size:470 g
Nutritional Summary of Recipe
Amount per 470 g= 1 serving(s)
  • Energy (calories):1217 kcal
    56%
  • Protein:30.9 g
    57%
  • Fat:101.07 g Why gray?
    208%
  • Carbohydrates:48.39 g
    20%
Calorie breakdown
  • Protein: 11%
    134 kcal
  • Fat: 74%
    895 kcal
  • Carbohydrates: 15%
    188 kcal
The chart shows the percentage of calories intake (energy) coming from the respective macronutrients (fats, protein and carbohydrates).
Omega 6 : Omega 3
1:1
20:1
13:1
Both fatty acids are essential, but nowadays the majority of western diets include excessive amounts of Omega 6 acid.

The ratio shows whether the proportion of both fatty acids in your diet is optimal. Red color means too much of Omega 6 or too little of Omega 3. The data are rounded off and approximate.

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AliceSeptember 24, 2024

This ice cream is so easy and delicious, I'm making it again tomorrow.
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