ICE CREAM RECIPES:
Vanilla Ice Cream
(Makes ten
•1 cup whole milk
•3/4 cup granulated sugar
•2 cups heavy cream
•1 /2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract to taste
In a medium bowl, use a hand mixer or a whisk to combine the milk and granulated sugar until the sugar is dissolved (about 1 – 2 minutes on low speed). Stir in the heavy cream and add the vanilla extract to taste. Turn the ice cream machine on, pour the mixture into the removable mixing bowl and let the mix thicken for about 50 – 60 minutes.
Nutritional Analysis per Serving:
Calories: 239 (68% from fat); carbohydrates: 17g; protein: 2g; fat: 18g; saturated fat: 11g; cholesterol: 69mg; sodium: 30mg
Variations:
Mint Chip: Omit the vanilla and replace with 1 to
Butter Pecan: Melt 1 stick of unsalted butter in a
Cookies & Cream: Add 3/4 cup of coarsely chopped cookies or your favorite candy during the last 5 minutes of mixing.
Basic Chocolate Ice Cream (Makes ten
1 cup whole milk
1/2 cup granulated sugar
240g or 8 ounces bittersweet or
2 cups heavy cream
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Heat the milk until it is just bubbling around the edges (this may be done on the stovetop or in a microwave). In a blender or food processor, combine the sugar and chocolate until the chocolate is finely chopped. Add the hot milk and blend until mixture is smooth. Transfer mixture to a medium bowl and let the chocolate mixture cool completely. Stir in the heavy cream and vanilla to taste. Turn the machine on and pour the mixture into the mixing bowl. Let the mix thicken for about 50 – 60 minutes.
Nutritional Analysis per Serving:
Calories: 370 (68% from fat); carbohydrates: 34g; protein: 3g; fat: 25g; saturated fat: 11g; cholesterol: 65mg; sodium: 31mg
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