Imagine indulging in a creamy, luxurious dessert that rivals the most famous ice cream shop in America - without ever leaving your home. This Cold Stone Creamery-inspired sweet cream ice cream is about to transform your dessert game forever! With just a handful of simple ingredients and minimal preparation time, you'll create a decadent treat that's smoother, richer, and more satisfying than anything you've ever tasted from a store-bought container.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: -
Total Time: 15 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 1 quart
Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the sugar and salt, whisking them together to ensure even distribution.
- Pour the heavy cream and whole milk into the bowl with the sugar and salt mixture. Whisk thoroughly until the sugar completely dissolves, creating a smooth base.
- Add the vanilla extract to the mixture and stir gently to incorporate, ensuring the vanilla is evenly distributed throughout the liquid.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the mixture for at least 1 hour, or preferably 2-3 hours, to allow the ingredients to chill and the flavors to meld together.
- Remove the chilled mixture from the refrigerator and give it a quick stir to recombine any settled ingredients.
- Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions, typically 20-25 minutes, until the ice cream reaches a soft-serve consistency.
- Transfer the freshly churned ice cream to a freezer-safe container with an airtight lid.
- Freeze for 2-4 hours to allow the ice cream to firm up to a scoopable consistency.
- Before serving, let the ice cream sit at room temperature for 2-3 minutes to soften slightly for easier scooping.
Tips
- Use the freshest, highest-quality ingredients possible - especially the vanilla extract and heavy cream.
- Ensure your ice cream maker's freezer bowl is completely frozen before churning (typically 24 hours in the freezer).
- Chill your mixture thoroughly before churning to help create a smoother, creamier texture.
- Don't over-churn the ice cream, as this can lead to a grainy, icy consistency.
- For an extra silky texture, consider straining the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve before chilling.
- Store your homemade ice cream in the coldest part of the freezer, preferably in a container with a tight-fitting lid.
- If the ice cream becomes too hard, let it sit at room temperature for 2-3 minutes before scooping.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 320kcal
Carbohydrates: 21g
Protein: 3g
Fat: 25g
Saturated Fat: 16g
Cholesterol: 90mg
