Do You Make Homemade Ice Cream?

[Annella]

This summer, I've gotten into making my own ice cream..........it's good (understatement), and the basic custard is so easy to make.  I can only churn out a quart at a time (my maker is small), but it's enough for me.  The ingredients are simple, and you can add Splenda instead of sugar for low Cal.

I have a basic Vanilla, and Chocolate recipe, but have made some recipes up from the basic custard base.  Like Lemon, Strawberry, Chocolate Macadamia Nut, Orange Creme (need some more work on this one), Coffee, etc.  It's fun "practicing"...lol

Does anyone have any good ice cream recipes they will share? 

[tiffkk09]

ive been wanting to get an ice cream maker, ive heard that homemade ice cream is the best, i hope so!!! any suggestions on the best brands to get in a maker??

[Annella]

I have a "Rival" electric machine (no rock salt/ice needed).  You freeze the canister part in the coldest part of your freezer.  Pour your cooled custard into it, attach the electric motor/paddle, turn it on, and let it do it's job.  Makers come in all sizes, and various modes of operation.  My machine makes a quart per batch, but would like to get the 1.5 quart size.  They come in every size, up to several gallon sizes.

SherylsShado, I've seen those *bleep*.  I saw one advertised in the L.L. Bean catalog.  I think you have to freeze it also.  The "canister" part, has a gel in it's sides that get rock solid, and melts slowly during the freezing process.  I keep mine in the freezer when not in use, as to have it ready at a moments notice.  You and Shadow are welcome to come over ANYTIME for ice cream.

It's actually very economical to make your own.  Most commercial ice creams have a lot of whipped air in them.  I'm experimenting, and creating some low cal brands.  For those on the Adkins Diet, there are recipes for ice cream that you can basically eat as much as you want, because there's no carbs at all in the finished product.  It's way too much fun experimenting with different flavors and textures.

[gmwilky58]

i hav'nt had homemade ice cream since i was a kid. brought back good memories for me. think i'll give it a try again.

[shernajwine]

homemade icecream brings back memories. i never have tried to make icecream myself. although i probably should since my husband eats it like the world has a limited supply and he must eat as much as he can before it's all gone lol.

[Annella]

Shernajwine, your husband is in good company....lol  I could eat ice cream morning, noon, night.  You'll find it's actually very cheap to make, as you can buy your products in bulk at Costco or Sams Club, etc. 

Warning, once you do, and your husband tastes it, get ready to never buy it at the store ever again....lol  Once you get the hang of making the custard base (vanilla), it's a snap to whip out 3 to 4 batches in 45 minutes (the cooking part).

I've found a plethora of ice cream makers on Ebay.  I'm partial to the Rival brand, and want a bigger one myself.

[rogery]

I remember hand cranking the ice cream maker. Homemade ice cream is awesome. Now I want some..thanks a lot.

[Annella]

LOL @ rogery.  I'm churning some Vanilla right now.   Ran out of Vanilla extract, and bought some yesterday at Wally World.  Today as I was adding it to the custard, it smelled funny.  It was Imitation Vanilla!  I was in a hurry, and just grabbed it off the shelf.  It'll be okay, but not as good as the real stuff.  I like my ingredients to be real.  Like whole milk, heavy whipping cream, real butter, etc.  In most dishes you can sometimes use a substitute.  In ice cream, you can really taste the difference if one ingredient is off.  Of course when you make low cal, you already know the taste is going to be a bit compromised.

Listen to me.....by no means am I an expert.  Fooled you didn't I?

[martinbastin]

I make homemade every year for my kids. They love it. I remember making it when I was young, but it was done by turning it manually. That was the good 'ol days.

[justmebiang]

No, I don't because I don't have a maker. But if I do, for sure I will since I like to make cake and cake is good with ice cream, how much more if it's homemade ice cream, am I right?

[Annella]

Your right.  Cake and ice cream just seem to go together. 

[dodgers16]

  No, I dont make homemade ice cream. But it sounds so good to me that I might start to making some for myself soon

[ace5960]

No, but I've always wanted to

[syntheticbeauty]

Sounds yummy I need to learn to make homemade ice cream!

[denaw1337]

wow that sounds good.. i need to learn how to make ice cream...