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Ben and Jerry's Ice Cream

A rich and creamy homemade ice cream inspired by the famous Ben and Jerry's flavors.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Base Ice Cream Mixture
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch salt
Mix-ins
  • 1 cup chocolate chips or any preferred mix-in
  • 1/2 cup crushed cookies optional
  • 1/2 cup nuts optional

Method
 

Prepare the Ice Cream Base
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, whole milk, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until the sugar is dissolved.
  2. Cover the mixture and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight to chill.
Churn the Ice Cream
  1. Pour the chilled mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions until it reaches a soft-serve consistency.
Add Mix-ins
  1. During the last few minutes of churning, add in your desired mix-ins such as chocolate chips, crushed cookies, or nuts.
Freeze the Ice Cream
  1. Transfer the ice cream to an airtight container and freeze for at least 2 hours to firm up.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 200mgSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 150mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Feel free to customize the mix-ins to create your own unique flavors.

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