Homemade Ice Cream Recipes

Naturally with homemade ice cream recipes you do need an ice cream making machine which can vary in price from around $30.00 and upwards. At these prices it can be well worth making your own ice cream and not just for those special occasions.

The great thing about homemade ice cream recipes is that you can put whatever ingredients you fancy in them. You can also make them to suit everyone's taste like sugar free, low calorie, non-dairy or even the great creamy regular ice cream.

You can use all kinds of fruit for the ingredients, apples, pears, apricots, plums, berries of all sorts, bananas, kiwi fruit, lemons, oranges and the list goes on. Somewhere there will be an ingredient to suit almost anyone's taste even if it is exotic.

Here's a tidbit that you may not have known, ice cream was said to have been invented by a French Chef of King Charles the 1st who apparently dished it up as a dessert after a sumptuous state banquet.

King Charles has even been alleged to have paid his chef a princely sum so that he did not share the ingredients of his delightful dish to anyone but instead keep it for the royal personage only. Naturally like all best kept secrets they get out in the end.

To this day it is not known whether Ice Cream was invented or came about naturally because even in the roman era it was known that something similar to ice cream was also around in the time of the Emperor Nero Claudius Caesar. It has been said that he sent slaves to the mountains to bring back ice and snow to cool or freeze the fruit drinks that he was said to be fond of.

One can even imagine times before that when water was frozen over that people would mix some kind of fruit with snow or ice to take as a substitute for frozen water or even to give it some taste. After all this is how wine and beer came about.

What we can be sure of is that ice cream in one form or another is around to stay and we should make the most of it. Ice cream is the delicious treat that finishes off a great meal, party or that very special occasion for nearly everyone.

In the extremely hot weather it is great for that cooling refreshing sensation that it gives you as you enjoy it in the heat of the day or night. To have it everyday would be an indulgence that may be a bit too much for most of us but as there are a great variety of recipes it is now nearly possible to get ice cream that is almost good enough to eat daily.

For the health conscious amongst us it is still only for the occasional treat, but what a treat! If you fancy getting around to making your own homemade ice cream recipes but you don't have a clue on how or where to start then you may wish to try the link in my bio.

Happy Homemade Ice cream recipes!

Top 7 Ice Cream Sandwich Recipes

There aren't many people out there who don't like a good frozen dessert. Whether it is ice cream, frozen yogurt or sherbet, recipes abound to help tantalise your taste buds and answer your cravings for something ice cold and sweet. Nothing is better than a list of top recipes to help you create the frozen sweet you want. If you like your sandwiches sweet and frozen, here are a few recipes to keep you happy.

1. There is nothing like a traditional vanilla frozen sandwich. Assembling it with a brownie crust makes it highly delectable. Just remember, it doesn't have to be plain to be delicious. Use the finest ingredients for a truly great ice cream sandwich.

2. A close second to the vanilla sandwich is the good Dutch chocolate sandwich made with your choice of crust. You can go with the standard devil's food or brownies or perhaps go for a vanilla or peanut butter flavoured crust to take it to the next level.

3. If you'd like to try something a little different, you might want to go for a lemon filled sandwich with a blueberry swirl. Encase the frozen goodness with a blonde brownie recipe for a really enjoyable treat. Lemon zest makes a tasty extra that goes so well with the blueberries.

4. If you're looking for that perfect chocolate and banana combination with a little extra, check out a chocolate chip and banana sandwich recipe. Making the filling using well ripened bananas with a delicious chocolate chip cookie crust is what makes this treat worth your while.

5. When trying out new recipes, you can't go wrong with the Sicilian. Made with a brioche crust known for its buttery goodness, use hazelnut or pistachio gelato along with delicious bittersweet chocolate chunks to make a sandwich worthy of its Italian heritage.

6. If you decide to go for something on the culinary cutting edge, a gingersnap crust with a tart lemon filling might just be what you're looking for. Make the lemon flavoured filling from scratch with whole milk and fresh ingredients for the best result. Make your gingersnaps from scratch too for the freshest tasting crust.

7. Top your list of favourites with a truly wonderful and fresh Almond Florentine crust with a black raspberry chip filling. Chocolate coated florentines are what gives this recipe that special classic raspberry/chocolate combination.

As you can see, ice cream sandwich recipes abound in the dessert world. You're really only limited by your own imagination. If you can think of a combination, it surely can be made. Keep that in mind the next time you're in the mood for a delicious ice cream sandwich, and your options will be endless.

3 Easy Vanilla Ice Cream Recipes

Looking for some different versions of vanilla ice cream? The following are three completely different recipes to use with your ice cream machine.

Recipe #1 - FRENCH VANILLA BEAN

This is an extremely rich custard ice cream in the best French tradition and flavored with real vanilla beans.

In a large mixing bowl, whisk three eggs, add 1 can Eagle Brand sweetened condensed milk, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1 pint whipping cream, 1 pint Half and Half, and 1/8 tsp salt. Mix thoroughly and transfer to large saucepan.

Take one long vanilla bean, split lengthwise and chop into 1/4" lengths, then add them to the saucepan. Heat the mix while stirring constantly to a low simmer and continue to simmer for about 15 minutes. Strain into a large bowl, straining out the larger pieces of vanilla bean. Allow to cool and age in the refrigerator for about four hours and then freeze in an ice cream freezer according to the manufacturer's directions.

Recipe #2 - OLD TIME VANILLA

In a large mixing bowl whisk two eggs*, add 1 can of sweetened condensed milk and whisk together until thoroughly mixed. Then add 1/4 cup sugar, 1/4 cup brown sugar and again mix thoroughly. Don't pack the brown sugar into the measuring cup, let it stay loose just as it comes out of the box. Then add 1 pint of heavy whipping

cream, 1 pint of half and half, 1/4 tsp salt and 2 1/2 tablespoons of real vanilla extract.

For the very best results (who wants anything less?), let the mix chill in the refrigerator for about four hours which allows the mix to "age"

before freezing according to the directions with your ice cream freezer..

*If you are concerned about the possibility of Salmonella from uncooked eggs, substitute an equivalent amount of Egg Beaters.

Recipe #3 - HONEY VANILLA

A big hit at the Highland Games in Kansas City it's a honey/oatmeal flavor.

Prepare a 2 qt batch of the Old Time Vanilla mix and then add 1 cup of honey. Mix thoroughly and set in the refrigerator to age the mix. While the mix is aging, take 1/2 cup oatmeal and boil for about fifteen minutes in 1 1/2 cups of water. Strain the water through a fine strainer and save the water. The cooked oatmeal can be eaten or

discarded. Add the water to the ice cream mix and let it chill in the refrigerator for three hours. Freeze in an ice cream freezer according to the manufacturer's directions.

Ice Cream Maker Recipes

Are you looking for an ideal ice-cream maker recipes? Here are some simple and presentable ice-cream maker recipes.

Tip no. 1 for an ideal method of ice-cream maker recipes

The most important ice-cream maker recipes are its texture. The textures are vastly influenced by the way the mixtures were stir or churn during the freezing process. The stirring process will disable the ice crystals form growing too large by adding tiny bubble into the cream.

Tip no. 2 tools for ice-cream maker recipes

Some of the traditional tools for ice-cream maker recipes are bowl and freezer. These tools will takes a lot of you a lot of time,effort and patient. Another alternative and easy method is by using an electric ice-cream maker, due to it freezes as it churns and takes all the heavy works and time spent out from  the traditional ways . However as a beginner you should try the traditional and less costly way.

Tip no. 3 process for ice cream maker recipes

Firstly, make sure all the ice-cream maker recipes and all your ingredients ready.Then make up the mixture following the recipe instructions. Make sure you choose the big enough bowl because it will facilitates the freezing and stirring process. The ice-cream mixtures are put into a bowl,chill in the fridge up to two hours.

If you are using a  recipe that have cook ingredients added, the chilling process will take longer.

Transfer the bowl into the freezer about an hour.Check time to time to see how much the mixture has frozen. It should started frozen at the edge but not in the center. Mixture is beaten until creamy once again and put it back into the freezer for another half an hour. Remove the mixture again and beat it using a whisk.

The mixtures has to be beaten 3 times in between while freezing. Putting back the mixture into the freezer for the final time before it's ready to serve. The mixture can take up to half and hour depending on the quality, type and consistency the ice-cream you want.

Tip no. 4 ice cream maker recipes

BANANA ICE-CREAM

You will need:

- 375ml milk or cream, or a mixture of both

- 100g sugar

- 3 ripe bananas

Process

1)Puree the bananas in a mixing bowl. Pour in the milk/cream and sugar, mix well.

2) Then either transfer the mixture into an electric ice cream maker and operate according to instructions or use the "hand-made" method as above.

COFFEE, RUM AND WALNUT ICE-CREAM

You will need:

- 100g caster sugar

- 125ml water

- 250ml whipping cream

- 250ml fresh milk

- 4 tbsp rum

- 3 teaspoons instant coffee powder

- 150g walnuts

Process

1) Roast and chop the walnuts.

2) Put the sugar, water and instant coffee powder into a pan and heat very gently, stirring all the time until the sugar and coffee powder have fully dissolved.

3) Place aside and let it cool.

4) When cool, stir into the milk, cream and rum.

5)Transfer the mixture either to your ice cream maker and operate according to instructions, adding the chopped walnuts about five minutes before the end of freezing, or follow the "hand-made" method.

Delicious Ice Cream Recipes

Ice cream recipes can be quick and easy or fit for the gourmet chef to cook. We will start with easy and work our way up.

A Bag of Ice Cream

A perfect for a summer snack for children or adults.

Ingredients and equipment:

    1 Gallon size plastic bag with zipper closing
    1 Pint storage bag
    ice cubes
    1/2 Cup rock salt
    1 Tbsp. Sugar
    1/2 cup half&half
    1/4 tsp. Vanilla or other flavoring

First fill the large bag about 1/2 full of ice cubes and add the rock salt. Place milk, sugar and vanilla into the small bag and be sure it is totally sealed. Seal the large bag and just shake, shake, shake for about 5-7 minutes. You will have created about 1 serving/scoop of ice cream.

Home Made Butter Pecan Ice Cream

    1 can Sweetened Condensed Milk
    2 cups heavy cream
    1 1/2 cups chopped toasted pecans
    1 tsp maple extract
    4 tablespoons melted butter

Pecans can be toasted in a nonstick skillet over medium heat, shaking until slightly brown.

Combine and mix well the condensed milk, maple flavoring, pecans and butter in a large mixing bowl. Whip the cream to the stiff peak consistency in another bowl. Gently fold the whipped cream into the other mixture. Pour into a loaf pan or 2 quart container. Cover and Freeze for 6 hours or until it is firm. This must be stored in a freezer.

Pecan and Cherry Ice Cream

    1 pint half&half
    1 pint heavy cream
    1 can sweetened condensed milk
    1/2 cup pecans chopped
    1 tbsp vanilla extract
    1/2 tsp almond extract
    1 jar (10 oz) stemless maraschino cherries, drained and chopped.

Combine all ingredients in your home made ice cream freezer container. Mix well and follow manufacturers' instructions.

This can also be made using just your freezer.

Do not use the half&half. Whip the cream to stiff peaks. Combine 1/2 cup chopped cherries, 1/3 cup toasted pecans, 2 tsp vanilla and 1/4 tsp almond extract. Mix well, fold in the cream and pour into a 2 quart container or a loaf pan. Cover and freeze for at least 6 hours or until firm.

Custard Based Vanilla Ice Cream

    1 cup milk
    1 cup heavy cream(whipping cream)
    4 egg yolks
    1/4 cup sugar
    1 vanilla pod

Bring the milk up to a boiling point very slowly. Place the pod into the milk and leave for 20 minutes.

Meanwhile, mix together egg yolks and sugar. Beat until thick. Remove the vanilla pod from the milk and scrape seeds into milk. Pour the egg whites and sugar mixture into the milk, continuously stirring.

Pour entire mixture back into the pan and heat. Heat should be low. Stir until thickened. Do not allow this mixture to come to a boil. When your spoon is covered with a thin film remove the pan from the heat and allow it to cool. When cold, add the cream. Place entire mixture into an ice cream maker and following manufacturer's instructions, mix until the correct texture.

Crushed mint hard candies, chocolate melted or in chunks can be added for a great change of flavor.

Homemade Caramel Ice Cream Recipes and Healthy Cherry Ice Cream Recipes

The mean reason why almost everyone likes ice cream is because it can come in many delicious flavors. Caramel, caramel almond, cherry and cherry berry ice cream recipes being 4 popular and delicious recipes.

Below are the recipes for you to prepare and see what i mean:

1. Caramel

Ingredients:

- 5 large egg yolks

- 1/6 t. salt

- 8 t. water

- 2/3 cup + 4 t. sugar

- 1 1/2 cups milk

- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream

Directions:

- Place the egg yolks in a large mixing bowl.

- Add the salt and whisk until smooth. Set aside.

- Combine the sugar and water in a heavy-bottomed saucepan large enough to eventually hold the milk and cream. - Dissolve the sugar in the water over low heat.

- This may take a while.

- An alternative is to use the microwave, and then transfer the sugar solution to a saucepan.

- Increase to high heat and cook the syrup until it is golden amber colored.

- While the sugar is caramelizing, scald the milk and cream.

- As soon as the caramel is a golden-amber color, slowly add the milk and cream, 2 T. at a time.

- Be very careful, as the mixture will bubble up.

- Whisk the caramel cream into the eggs.

- Strain and refrigerate until cold.

- Freeze according to ice cream machine instructions.

2. Caramel Almond

Ingredients:

- 1 cup sugar

- 1 cup boiling water

- 4 cups heavy cream

- 1/2 cup sugar

- 6 egg yolks, lightly beaten

- pinch of salt

- 1 tsp. vanilla

- toasted almonds

Directions:

- In heavy pan, heat 1 cup sugar until it melts and becomes golden in color.

- CAREFULLY add boiling water to syrup (partially cover pan while doing this so the caramel doesn't splash on you.) - Stir until dissolved.

- Bring to boil and cook until thick(9-10 min.) Set aside.

- In another pan scald cream. Add sugar and mix well.

- Pour cream slowly over egg yolks, stirring constantly.

- Return to saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened.

- Add salt, vanilla, and 3/4 cups of the caramel syrup(saving the rest.) Mix well.

- Freeze in ice cream maker according to instructions.

Serve topped with remaining caramel syrup and toasted almonds.

3. Cherry

Ingredients:

- 3/4 cup dried cherries

- 1/2 cup rum

- 2 1/2 cups light cream

- 1/2 cup sugar

- 4 egg yolks

- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla

Directions:

- Place the cherries in a bowl and cover with rum.

- Allow to soak for several hours or overnight.

- Heat the light cream and sugar together until the sugar is dissolved and bubbles begin to form around edge of the pot.

- Whisk yolks until creamy.

- Add 1/2 cup of the warm cream to the egg yolks.

- Pour the warmed yolks back into the half-and-half and continue to cook, stirring, until the custard mixture coats the back of a spoon.

- Do not boil the mixture or it will curdle.

- Stir in the vanilla, allow to cool completely, then chill.

- Pour into the ice-cream maker and freeze according to manufacturer's directions.

- Drain the cherries.

- When the mixture begins to thicken as it freezes, add the cherries and freeze until ice cream is the proper consistency.

4. Cherry Berry

Ingredients:

- 2 Env unflavored gelatin

- 1 1/2 c Sugar

- 1/2 c Water

- 10 oz Frozen sliced strawberries

- 2 c Dark sweet cherries

- 4 c Light cream or half & half

- 2 c Whipping cream

- 2 ts Vanilla

Directions:

- In a small saucepan combine unflavored gelatin and sugar.

- Add water and strawberries. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture just comes to a boil.

- Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.

- Meanwhile, chop cherries.

- In a 3 quart or larger ice cream freezer combine half and half, whipping cream, vanilla, strawberry mixture and cherries.

- Freeze according to manufacturer's direction or place in freezer containers and freeze at least 4 hours.

Vanilla Ice Cream

Tips for the recipe - You can use whole milk or milk with any fat level works good for this recipe. In fact i used fat free milk & still enjoyed a tasty treat. Serve it plain or garnish it with fruits or chocolate sauce or anything of your choice.

Ingredients:

• Heavy whipping cream - 1 cup

• Milk - 1 cup

• Sugar - 1/2 cup

• Corn flour - 1 tsp

• Vanilla essence - 1/2 tsp

Method:

• Mix the cornflour with little milk & keep it aside to avoid lumps.

• Heat the remaining milk on medium flame.

• When the milk is about to boil, add the sugar & then cornflour mixture.

• Stir continuously. When the milk starts thickening(do not allow it to thicken too much) remove it from the   flame & add the vanilla essence.

• Allow the mixture to cool for few minutes.

• Now add the cream & mix well.

• Cool it completely. Pour it in the ice cream maker & follow the manufactures instruction.

Lemon Verbena Buttermilk Ice Cream with Berry Sauce

This refreshing, citrus-herbal ice cream is made tangy with buttermilk and creme fraiche. It is also delicious with the raspberry sauce used in Roasted Peach Melba (page 35) or with.

The rhubarb sauce used in Rhubarb, Cream & Blueberry Parfait (page 147) in place of the berry sauce. Crisp cookies round out the dish.

Season to Taste: Substitute lemon thyme or lemon balm for the lemon verbena. Alternatively, use a 3-by-1-inch strip of lemon zest.

Ice Cream:

1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half

2/3 cup granulated sugar

1/4 cup mild-flavored honey, such as acacia, alfalfa, or clover

1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

1/3 cup firmly packed fresh lemon verbena leaves

1 cup buttermilk

1 cup creme fraiche

1/3 cup fresh lemon juice (2 to 3 lemons)

Sauce:

1/2 pint (about 1 cup) each blackberries

1/2 pint (about 1 cup) blueberries

1/2 pint (about 1 cup) raspberries

1/4 cup granulated sugar

Juice of 1/2 lemon

1. To make the ice cream, stir together the cream, sugar, honey, and salt in a small, nonreactive saucepan over medium heat until steam rises from the surface and bubbles begin to form along the edge of the pan. Remove from the heat and stir in the lemon verbena. Set aside to steep for 20 minutes.

2. Pour the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer placed over a bowl, pressing on the leaves to extract as much flavor as possible. Whisk in the buttermilk, creme fraiche, and lemon juice. Cover and refrigerate until very cold, several hours, or place in the freezer for about 1 hour.

3. Freeze the ice cream base in an ice-cream maker according to the manufacturer's instructions. Transfer to an airtight container and press a piece of plastic film or waxed paper directly on the surface of the ice cream before covering. Freeze until the desired consistency, about 2 hours or up to 1 week.

4. To make the sauce, gently stir together all the berries and the sugar in a nonreactive saucepan over medium-low heat until the sugar is completely dissolved and the mixture is very juicy, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the lemon juice. Let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate, covered, until serving time or up to 3 days.

Lychee Ice Cream Recipes

Lychee Ice Cream is every kid’s delight and is an ideal dessert for summers. Learn how to make/prepare Lychee Ice Cream by following this easy recipe.

Ingredients:

• 2½ cups Milk

• 1 cup Milk Powder

• ½ cup Sugar

• 1 tbsp Corn Flour

• ½ cup Lychee Pulp

• ½ cup Fresh Cream

• ¼ cup Lychees, chopped

• 7- 8 drops Ice-Cream Essence

How to make Lychee Ice Cream:

•   Take a bowl and mix a cup of milk, milk powder and corn flour in it, to make a smooth paste.

•   Now, combine milk and sugar in a pan and bring it to boil.

•   Add milk, milk powder and corn flour to this mixture and cook for 5-7 minutes, on a simmer flame.

•   When the mixture starts to coat at the back of the spoon, remove from heat and let it cool.

•   Put lychee pulp, ice-cream essence and cream in it and blend well.

•   Now, pour this mixture in a shallow container, cover it and let it freeze till it is almost set.

•   When it is set, divide the mixture into 2 batches and churn in the blender, till it is smooth.

•   Now, put this mixture back in the shallow container and add the lychee pieces. Mix lightly.

•   Freeze again, till it is firm.

•   Scoop it out and serve chilled.